Enraged? You should be too, many others are.

"The American Kennel Club was extremely disappointed in the recent news that Michael Vick would be receiving the Ed Block Courage Award. This Award is given to an NFL Player from each team - as voted by his teammates - who exemplifies commitment to the principles of sportsmanship and courage. For more info visit: http://www.edblock.org/content/home

AKC President Dennis Sprung sent a letter to the Ed Block Foundation and Jeffrey Lurie, owner of the Philadelphia Eagles expressing AKC's concern that a player who has been convicted in connection with his dog fighting activities which included abuse, torture and killing is being honored with an award named after someone who abhorred child abuse and fought to prevent it. This is especially troublesome since research has suggested there is a direct link between animal abuse and child abuse and domestic violence. "

Don't believe it? Well you should:

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Above: Pit bull named Grace

My old mix-bred pit bull  named "Porky" and his buddy and old Springer Spaniel rescue named "Teddy" (below)

The crime? Raising & forcing a dog to fight. Pit bulls can be the most human friendly and honorable dogs given the right chance and upbringing.