Ending Breed-Specific Legislation Stories

Information about Squeaker the Vicktory dog, rescued in Mike Vick dogfighting bust, from adopter Annick.

Dog from a fighting bust receives training and socialization help and he's now helping people realize that dogs shouldn't be judged by their past.

Animal advocates, including Best Friends Animal Society, work together to overturn disastrous Maryland court ruling that deems pit bulls dangerous.

Rainbow Animal Rescue and Bully Paws Pit Bull Patriots step up to help a pitbull dog in need who had lived life on a chain.

Prejudice against pit bulls is a reality, but Best Friends and other rescue groups are working to change this. Read one pit bull's story.

New bill signed into law in Ohio makes it so pit bull terrier dogs are no longer automatically deemed 'vicious' and discriminated against and killed.

Pit bull dog, who can be picky about his dog friends, gets special training at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.

Lennox is a pit bull in Northern Ireland who was killed simply because of his breed. Read about the fight against breed discriminatory laws.

Layla the Vicktory dog gets special (and maybe unusual) help, involving parrots and a ThunderShirt, to overcome her anxiety and fear.

Ellen the Vicktory dog, who was rescued from NFL player Michael Vick's fighting ring, passes on, but not without leaving a legacy of kindness behind.

Oscar the Vicktory dog makes great progress, learning to trust and interact well. He passes his Canine Good Citizen test and is ready for adoption.

A record number of pit bulls, all of whom are rescues, are registered with Therapy Animals of Utah. Read about some of them.

Vicktory dogs Oscar and Squeaker meet new friends, including a vet tech and parrots! Read about the adventures of the former Michael Vick dogs.

Former Michael Vick dogs Georgia and Little Red complete dog training and then pass their Canine Good Citizen test. They can now be adopted.

Lucas the Vicktory dog has babesia and has had some other medical challenges. He recently had exploratory surgery, and is feeling much better now.