[EmpireWF]

Prefacing this....there aren't many details. All that's reported is this has NOTHING TO DO WITH DOGFIGHTING or anything as serious like that.

Giants linebacker charged with neglecting pit bull -- Newsday.com

Supposedly, days before the Super Bowl, one of his two pit bulls (both escaped from an enclosed area) was found to be "underweight and suffering from a respiratory illness."

Pierce was given a summons and may be given a fine.


I recall Pierce was making the rounds during the Vick-saga and talking about how he use to breed Pit Bulls and how he made sure they were all taken well care of and he only gave them away to good people.

So I won't rush to judgment here.

[legend]

Negligence when dealing with animals is even more cruel than dogfighting in many instances. I have worked with dogs my entire adult life, so I know what I am talking about here. I have seen way too many cases of underweight canines, and it is shocking. Pierce should be ashamed of himself if this is one of his dogs in this shape. These pro athletes with pitbulls is a disturbing trend, especially when they can't take care of them on a milionaire's salary.

[Dusty]

Originally Posted by legend

Negligence when dealing with animals is even more cruel than dogfighting in many instances. I have worked with dogs my entire adult life, so I know what I am talking about here. I have seen way too many cases of underweight canines, and it is shocking. Pierce should be ashamed of himself if this is one of his dogs in this shape. These pro athletes with pitbulls is a disturbing trend, especially when they can't take care of them on a milionaire's salary.

So if this charge sticks what kind of penalty is Antonio Pierce facing? Just a fine right?

[Seahawker 562]

Always makes me sad to hear about animal crulety/ somethig bad happening to them. And not many things make me sad.

[azrael492]

I am a dog person. I can't stand to hear about dogs being mistreated. It makes me want to take them all in, but I can't. With the salaries these guys make, couldn't they hire somebody to at least feed them?

[ThePundit]

With all the money these guys make - HIRE SOMEBODY to take care of your dogs if you can't do it yourself! Or does that make too much sense?

[Seahawker 562]

Originally Posted by ThePundit

With all the money these guys make - HIRE SOMEBODY to take care of your dogs if you can't do it yourself! Or does that make too much sense?

Yeah that does make to much sense, they wouldnt get it