I would like to thank everyone who has signed up for the Fall semester at the Institute of Professional Biting. Due to the overwhelming enrollment we have hired a few more professors to teach. Professor Anastasia who specializes in biting, especially the "didn't see that coming bite" and the educational bite for humans in training will be teaching a weekend seminar for graduates. Congrats to all.
Now for a more serious matter to all pooses from the Humane Society:
We Did It! Nike Drops Vick
I know you heard from me earlier today or yesterday, but I wanted you to be one of the first to know: Nike announced today that it has suspended Michael Vick's contract without pay and will stop selling all Vick-related products at its stores.
This is a big victory, one that simply would not have happened without your action and those of more than 165,000 others.
As you know, the allegations against Michael Vick are so serious and disturbing that The Humane Society of the United called on his corporate backers to end their commercial relationships with the star player. I’m so pleased that Nike has signaled it has a zero tolerance policy for athletes who may be involved with staged animal fights and other forms of malicious animal cruelty.
Nike's statement reads as follows:
“Nike has suspended Michael Vick’s contract without pay, and will not sell any more Michael Vick product at Nike owned retail at this time. As we’ve said before, Nike is concerned by the serious and highly disturbing allegations made against Michael Vick and we consider any cruelty to animals inhumane and abhorrent. However, we do believe that Michael Vick should be afforded the same due process as any citizen in the United States, therefore, we have not terminated our relationship.”
Also today, Reebok agreed to stop selling Michael Vick-branded products. The company does not have a contract with Vick but has an official relationship with the NFL to sell its merchandise.
Thank you again for all you do for animals.
Sincerely,
Wayne Pacelle
President & CEO
The Humane Society of the United States
9 comments:
Hooray for Nike doing the right thing. Vick, you are bad. Very bad.
That is good news about Nike!
Purrs and snuggles from Marilyn.
Yes, sometimes those humans do the right thing!!!
Great victory but many more to win!
Thank you so much for inviting me to teach a weekend seminar!!!!!
How will it work? Do I just send you my script? Or will you hold a real live seminar?
I will have to start putting the techniques on paper! Might have to use the staff as guinea pigs for some illustration purposes... this is VERY exciting!
I am very glad to hear that Nike did what they should. Mean Vick!
Purrs,
Clyde
Good for Nike for doing the right thing. Boo to Vick.
I haven't totally learned the Vick story yet - but I've heard horrible things - way to go Nike and Reebok!
That is good news - glad to hear it!
Now, was that because of the professional biting or did you go through official channels? I get out of the loop here for a few days and have no idea what's going on!
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