This weeks Pet of the Week is Anakin!
Jo writes:
Anakin is an eleven year old mixed breed. We think he might be part German Shepherd, and part Golden Retriever. He was found by a friend’s aunt, wandering down the street, obviously dumped. He found his forever home with us, however, and he’s been the best dog anyone could ask for.
Anakin is a big teddy bear of a dog, and a Mama Hen with anything smaller than he is. He loves to go to the dog park and herd the little puppies around to make sure everyone is okay. Anakin’s most …read more

Suspended Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick was sentenced to 23 months in prison this morning for his role in an illegal dog fighting ring which included the killing of pit bulls.
Vick pleaded guilty in August, admitting he bankrolled the “Bad Newz Kennels” dogfighting operation and helped kill six to eight dogs.
In a plea agreement, he admitted bankrolling the dogfighting ring on his 15-acre property in southeastern Virginia and helping kill pit bulls that did not perform well in test fights. He also admitted providing money for bets on the fights but said he never shared in any winnings.

This week’s Pet of the Week is Havoc:

Jo writes:
Havoc is a Jack Russell Terrier, and is 9 years young. Havoc came to live with us because her first home didn’t want her, due to her deafness. She is completely deaf, responding to hand signals and sometimes to the deep vibrations of her brother Anakin’s bark.
She has longer, curly hair, a mutation that occurred along with the deafness. She has a thing for flashlights, often chasing them until she’s so tired that she falls over asleep. She loves to cuddle with me on the couch, especially when it’s cold …read more