Michael Vick, humane society team up over 'dog wars' app

Michael Vick, humane society team up over 'dog wars' app

Michael Vick, Humane Society team up to pan "Dog Wars" app
Professional football player Michael Vick has joined with the Humane Society to condemn a new cell phone application featuring fighting dogs.

The "Dog Wars" app, designed to run on Google's Inc.'s Android software, allows players to condition, train and fight virtual dogs.

Vick, a Philadelphia Eagles quarterback, was given an 18-month sentence in 2007 for involvement in a dog-fighting ring. Since his release, Vick has helped an anti-dogfighting campaign run by The Humane Society of the United States.

"I've come to learn the hard way that dog fighting is a dead-end street," Vick said in a joint statement with the Humane Society issued on Monday.

Where are they now? No. 1 Draft Picks

Where are they now? No. 1 Draft Picks

Where are they now? No. 1 NFL draft picks
Do you remember Auburn’s two-sport phenom, running back Bo Jackson, running circles around every player in the SEC? Or how about "The Juice," who established himself at USC as one of the best college running backs ever. He was then picked in the first round of the NFL draft by the Buffalo Bills. Both of these athletes were both No.1 draft picks. So where are they now?

Bad Boys of Sports

Bad Boys of Sports

They've been accused of murder, have done prison time, cheated and, in one case, bit an opponent's ear. Playing nice? Not these guys.