Need To Know

The Dogs Are Alright

Clip: Season 1 | 15m 39s

Most of the time, dogs that are seized from fighting rings are considered far too dangerous to be kept alive and they are euthanized. But in the case of the Michael Vick dogs, tens of thousands of people spoke out and asked that the dogs be given a second chance. Inspired by Jim Gorants book The Lost Dogs, Need to Knows William Brangham tells the story, first reported back in January.

Aired: 06/30/11

Expired: 07/01/16

Rating: NR

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