It seems to me there are a couple of issues here. I don't think a shelter wants just any JoeBloe walking in one day to say "hey I'd like to help by walking your dogs". The shelter needs to know something about its volunteers though a criminal check might be a bit much. If someone has been volunteering at a shelter for some time so the staff knows them and now new policies are being put into effect, then the shelter should have some sort of informational meeting/handout for all its volunteers so they know what and why. And even when volunteers have been accepted, some mini-training should be included for handling dogs. Many shelter dogs have been abused so I wouldn't want a volunteer who grew up under the "old" system of training with spanking and collar yerking now handling a special needs dog. Actual certification for dog walkers - no - the government intrudes enough.
NAACP Supports Michael Vick's return to the NFL
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Jury pool would've looked something like this. Snoopy looks intense.:D
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I do hope he is punished severely by every legal group he has to deal with.
I do believe in kindness and redemption, but this goes beyond what I think
should be forgiven.
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This jerk needs to do a 180 degree turn for forgiveness. I would like to see him serve, donate and advocate care for animal rights. But I'm not sure I'd trust his ability to be genuine.
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Well, the football club is asking for the 22 mil back…so that must be a start at getting his attention.
He was on the news today, saying he needed to "grow up" and taking responsibility...but then, he does have good lawyers, so time will tell if it just words. -
Yep - bet he's got someone writing a script for him.
Words are just words. "Actions speak louder than words". That is why I would like to see him advocate for animal rights. Like participating with PETA projects would mean more than saying "I need to grow up." He needs to take action so his words are credible.
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Apparently actor Jamie Foxx is speaking up for Vick: http://www.accesshollywood.com/news/ah6563.shtml
Also read where the Humane Society has jerseys/shirts (in Vick colors I might add) for sale that says "Real Heros don't fight Dogs" "Dogfighting is not a sport"! Check out the shirts: http://hsus.petfulfillment.com/listcategory.php?menuchildnodeid=271
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I like the shirts a lot.
They did a report on the dog fighting in Chicago last night.
One in five children has been to one in their city.
I was shocked.
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Jury pool would've looked something like this. Snoopy looks intense.:D
I'd like to see "Clifford" as the foreman on that jury.
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I'd like to see "Clifford" as the foreman on that jury.
I've always been a big fan of Ren HoeK.
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