Mike Vick Jr. (well not quite)...Antonio Pierce

[ajk23az]

Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce charged with neglecting pit bull found underweight and ailing
February 14, 2008

MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) -- New York Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce was accused of neglecting one of his dogs in the days leading up to the Super Bowl.

The Middlesex County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals issued a summons Wednesday.

The group said Pierce's two pit bulls escaped from a fenced enclosure in his yard on Jan. 30 -- just days before the game. Pierce was issued the summons because one of the dogs was found to be underweight and suffering from a respiratory illness, officials said.

SPCA chief Walt Mychal stressed that Pierce was not charged with anything related to dogfighting and could face only a fine, not jail time, if convicted. In New Jersey, the SPCA has authority to bring charges in animal cruelty cases.

Pierce and the team would not comment, Giants spokesman Pat Hanlon said Thursday.


http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=Ag28ZA37DXtBLkC1Dsn7yd05nYcB?slug=ap-giants-pierce-dogneglect&prov=ap&type=lgns

[Muhast]

Respirtory problem isnt his fault, and some dogs lose appetite when they are sick like that.

[Bob Sacamano]

Respirtory problem isnt his fault, and some dogs lose appetite when they are sick like that.

that's why you take them to the vet

[Muhast]

well yea obviously, but Im saying this isnt quite as bad as Mr.Vicks case.

He was out of town for 3 weeks straight. So he should have had someone there to take care of the dogs still.

[Bob Sacamano]

well yea obviously, but Im saying this isnt quite as bad as Mr.Vicks case.

He was out of town for 3 weeks straight. So he should have had someone there to take care of the dogs still.

oh hell no, this is like heaven compared to what Vick put the other dogs through

just saying that even not taking your pet to a vet when they are sick is cruelty, because you are doing nothing to help them heal, esp. when it's a respiratory problem

[CrazyCowboy]

He was busy getting ready to kick the pats butts.....did not have time for his doggie

[ilovejerry]

Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce charged with neglecting pit bull found underweight and ailing
February 14, 2008

MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) -- New York Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce was accused of neglecting one of his dogs in the days leading up to the Super Bowl.

The Middlesex County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals issued a summons Wednesday.

The group said Pierce's two pit bulls escaped from a fenced enclosure in his yard on Jan. 30 -- just days before the game. Pierce was issued the summons because one of the dogs was found to be underweight and suffering from a respiratory illness, officials said.

SPCA chief Walt Mychal stressed that Pierce was not charged with anything related to dogfighting and could face only a fine, not jail time, if convicted. In New Jersey, the SPCA has authority to bring charges in animal cruelty cases.

Pierce and the team would not comment, Giants spokesman Pat Hanlon said Thursday.


http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=Ag28ZA37DXtBLkC1Dsn7yd05nYcB?slug=ap-giants-pierce-dogneglect&prov=ap&type=lgns



Wholly guakamolly this dude live's in my Backyard.......

[Muhast]

okay good, next season the night before we play them make as much noise as you can and keep him up !

[BraveHeartFan]

No where near the league of a Vick but Superbowl or not there should have been someone around to take care of the dogs for him. To fail to do that is still neglect, Superbowl or not.

[TheCount]

To bring this and Vick up in the same discussing is a little silly. A upper respritory infection isn't the end of the world, we get them all the time, they're called colds.

The fact that he didn't even have them fenced securely enough to prevent escape, and that they had to be captured on the streets is much more of a big deal if you actually care about dogs. The fact that they were underweight and a little sick is nothing.

[speedkilz88]

that's why you take them to the vetMaybe he did, just because they found it sick doesn't mean it wasn't getting meds at home.

[Bob Sacamano]

Maybe he did, just because they found it sick doesn't mean it wasn't getting meds at home.

if the dog can't breathe, after all the meds, then it's time to put him to sleep

[speedkilz88]

Having a respiratory illness and not breathing are two distinctly different things. Example: My father has a respiratory illness, but he can breathe.

[Bob Sacamano]

Having a respiratory illness and not breathing are two distinctly different things. Example: My father has a respiratory illness, but he can breathe.

it's a big deal for dogs

[speedkilz88]

You don't quite get it, a respiratory illness doesn't have to be severe to the extent that it wasn't breathing. The fact that it was out about town actually shows otherwise.

[Bob Sacamano]

You don't quite get it, a respiratory illness doesn't have to be severe to the extent that it wasn't breathing. The fact that it was out about town actually shows otherwise.

strong antibiotics can treat respiratory illnesses, the fact that he had one, means he wasn't treated for it, I just looked it up :)

maybe he just started coughing, who knows, but it was enough to where Pierce can face animal cruelty fines

[arglebargle]

You have a strong desire to make this a big deal, without really having all the facts.

A respiratory illness can mean all sorts of things. Minor to bad. The person supposed to be taking care of the dogs could've screwed off. Vandals could've left the fence gates open. Pierce could be a terrible human being. Without a bit more research though, this is just idle speculation and blather.

[burmafrd]

Need more info. He must have someone watching them when he is out of town; maybe they just got loose- it happens. the sick dog= depends on how long he had been sick and what was being done. No where NEAR enough info to make comparisons.

[ctrous25]

Antonio Pierce is one of the giants that was talking crap after they got lucky against dallas.......hes so overrated in that defense

[ctrous25]

Wholly guakamolly this dude live's in my Backyard.......

Sorry to thear that:laugh1:

[TheCount]

strong antibiotics can treat respiratory illnesses, the fact that he had one, means he wasn't treated for it, I just looked it up :)

maybe he just started coughing, who knows, but it was enough to where Pierce can face animal cruelty fines

It's possible to have a dog with a respiratory infection that is being treated, but still has symptoms. I should know, both my dogs came down with it about a month ago and it took about two weeks for their symptoms to finally disappear while on antibiotics.

And no, it didn't stop them from breathing. As a matter of fact, they played together all day long like little tornadoes of destruction in my living room even while coughing and sneezing.

The worst part was when they would sneeze on you and get snot all over your favorite shirt or pants. Not fun.

[ilovejerry]

okay good, next season the night before we play them make as much noise as you can and keep him up !


How about I ring his door bell and run away:rolleyes: Or light a paper bag of doo-doo on fire and run away.:eek:

[TheCount]

How about I ring his door bell and run away:rolleyes: Or light a paper bag of doo-doo on fire and run away.:eek:

That's a good idea, I'd suggest timing your 40 first and making sure he didn't run faster at the combine though. :)

[Bob Sacamano]

You have a strong desire to make this a big deal, without really having all the facts.

A respiratory illness can mean all sorts of things. Minor to bad. The person supposed to be taking care of the dogs could've screwed off. Vandals could've left the fence gates open. Pierce could be a terrible human being. Without a bit more research though, this is just idle speculation and blather.

it took me 1 minute to do a search on yahoo, and I found out that respiratory illnesses in dogs can be treated w/ a strong antibiotic prescribed by vets

I'm not making this a big deal

It's possible to have a dog with a respiratory infection that is being treated, but still has symptoms. I should know, both my dogs came down with it about a month ago and it took about two weeks for their symptoms to finally disappear while on antibiotics.

And no, it didn't stop them from breathing. As a matter of fact, they played together all day long like little tornadoes of destruction in my living room even while coughing and sneezing.

The worst part was when they would sneeze on you and get snot all over your favorite shirt or pants. Not fun.

did they get skinny though?

[TheCount]

Did they get skinny though?

Well the dog we rescued that brought the cold into our house is pretty skinny, yeah, we've been trying to fatten him up.