The Michael Vick dog chew toy is so brilliant in its simplicity that I am kicking myself for not having thought of it myself.
I mean, what better way is there for dogs and their owners to register their disgust over the dog-fighting allegations against the Atlanta Falcons quarterback. My hat's off to the anonymous entrepreneurs, who the Atlanta Journal-Constitution says are based in Jacksonville, Florida.
Apparently, the people behind the toy were going to donate the proceeds to the Jacksonville Humane Society but somehow that got messed up because of what the website describes as "squabbling over charitable donations." The toy's makers are promising to donate their proceeds anonymously. I've contacted the website and will let you know if I get a response.
The toy sells for $7.99 and is made out of "state-of-the-art dog material," whatever that means. It also promises to withstand "the most playful of dog destruction."
By the way, there's little if anything that Vick could do to stop the toy since it's satire and clearly doesn't imply his endorsement. The NFL star is learning what many celebrities, including Paris Hilton, Nicole Richie and Lindsay Lohan already know: Fame is a bitch.











Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
8-07-2007 @ 2:44PM
greatdane said...
Watch out for the new Vick dog chew.
It is probably made in China using lead paint and other poisonous materials
8-08-2007 @ 8:58AM
Gary Reynolds said...
Why would anyone buy this chew toy for their pet....how dumb do you guy's think we are? It is all about a quick buck, without regard to right or wrong!
Those marketing this are no better than Mr. Vick (if he is guilty), but for sure these marketers are guilty of bad taste!!
8-07-2007 @ 3:39PM
teter said...
I think the real Vick should be a dog chew-toy for about 100 hungry dogs. Justice.
8-07-2007 @ 3:55PM
Sandra Sours said...
I think they should just give Vick the Dick to the dogs & let them play with him, inside of a cage where he can't get out.
8-07-2007 @ 11:38PM
richard said...
i offered to buy my pit bulls a vick chew toy, and their responses were "if we wanted to taste shit, we'd lick our own asses". i think that says it all about mr.vick.
i still plan own getting them a couple so they can prance around the neighborhood and show what good dogs they can be.
8-09-2007 @ 12:13AM
Tonie said...
I think that you all are sick! I am not a Michaek Vick Fan nor am I in agreement as what he is being accussed of. But I am a mother. Have you ever stop to think about your dog chewing on a human like figure. Yes dog cruelty is an awful thing. It was a stupid act but so is the person that invented this dog chew he should be convited of endangering humans.!!!!!!
8-08-2007 @ 8:38AM
JRSKK said...
To Tonie:
Reality check please. The dogs don't know that they are chewing on an itty bitty human. All they know is that it's a TOY. Vick, the so-called human, was "allegedly" putting REAL dogs in the ring to fight to the death. Now, which one is the human and which one is the dog?
8-08-2007 @ 11:47AM
Becca said...
OH PLEASE! Someone call the whaaambulance! Get a grip people, it's freaking hilarious! Think how many dogs will benefit from the sale of this chew toy? STOP BREEDING AND BUYING WHILE SHELTER ANIMALS ARE DYING!!!
8-08-2007 @ 4:01PM
Wa;lker said...
You guys should market a Michael Vick Pooper Scooper
in honor of the low life piece of Dog Squeeze that really is.
8-09-2007 @ 12:39PM
China said...
There are better ways to help animal shelters than to degrade a human being. I am horrified by the thought of a dog being given this toy.
There is a petition that was started to raise awareness of the offensive and disturbing nature of this chew toy.
http://www.PetitionOnline.com/vicktoy7/petition.html
9-16-2007 @ 10:33AM
Debbie said...
China...tell me you're joking!! You're horrified at the thought of a dog being given a TOY made in the likeness of that monster, Michael Vick?? You also call this toy degrading to Vick?? How about the poor animals that he electrocuted, drowned and tortured?? Are you horrified at this behavior?? Did you sign a petition in honor of those dogs?? I wouldn't sign your stupid petition if you held a gun to my head. This is nothing short of hilarious!!! Thanks for the laugh.
10-24-2007 @ 9:41AM
catherine said...
I attempted to order a couple of chew toys. I loved the idea of letting my dog chew on Michael Vick. HOWEVER, it is Oct 23rd and I still have not seen it. I ordered it on Aug 26th and the money came out of my account. I then found out after a month, that they are not shipping these anymore because of the possible LEAD issue. I have asked and asked and asked for a refund and I have never gotten a response. This is a terrible company to deal with!