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| President and CEO of the Humane Society of the United States Wayne Pacelle and Fox 29 Sue Serio, Fur Ball Hostess |
The President of the Humane Society of the United States, Wayne Pacelle, was this honoree at the Fur Ball, which benefits the Morris Animal Refuge. In recent years, Pacelle has taken a lot of heat for rehabilitating Philadelphia Eagle Michael Vick, who went to prison for running a dog fighting ring. He explained his rationale for not objecting to Vick owning a dog.
"His two girls really want one. I think it would be okay. It would be the most scrutinized dog in the world.Vick became involved in dog fighting at the age of 7. He did not know any better." said Pacelle. "I am concerned about more than one dog. Michael Vick helps us reach urban youth. Yesterday, Michael and I talked to 500 kids at Gratz High School. The kids listen to him."
Vick has also filmed a
new public service announcement urging the public to phone in tips about dog fighting by calling 800-TIP-HSUS
He continued, "Vick tells the kids 'I made a mistake'. He has been doing this for three years up and down the East Coast.
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| Robert Beck, Chairman of this year's Fur Ball with this year's honoree Wayne Pacelle |
The Fur Ball was alot of fun as these pictures will attest. As an extra treat, Pacelle was signing his bestselling book, "The Bond: Our Kinship with Animals, Our Call to Defend Them."
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| The Arts Ballroom looked fabulous |
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| This year's raffle winner with the President of the Board of Directors of the Morris Animal Refuge Stephen Kwaszkiewicz |
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| The Arts Ballroom went to the dogs! |
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| The sponsors |
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| Wayne signing his book, "The Bond: Our Kinship with Animals, Our Call to Defend Them |
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| Bow Wow! |
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