Dog’s Best friend: Willie Nelson

http://www.commondreams.org/archive/2007/11/24/5407/

Dog’s Best friend: Willie Nelson

Willie Nelson is looking to become dog’s best friend. The country music star has filmed a television spot supporting an anti-dogfighting bill that is moving through the Georgia Legislature. 1124 05

In the ad, Nelson looks into the camera while “Georgia on My Mind” plays in the background.

“Dogfighting is against the law in Georgia, but the laws are so weak, the beautiful state of Georgia has become a haven for dogfighters from around the country,” he says.

The bill would make it a felony for anyone to sell, trade or transport dogs for the purpose of dogfighting.

Utah-based Best Friends Animal Society, a national animal welfare organization, produced the piece and asked Nelson to participate.

State Sen. Chip Rogers, the bill’s author, hopes to get the spot on TV and radio around the time of the Dec. 10 sentencing for suspended Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick, who pleaded guilty to a federal dogfighting conspiracy charge.

The bill has passed the state Senate and will go before a House committee in January.

for Willie Nelson, he's an O8). :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

good deed for the doggies.

O8)

glc

he stands for the little guy every time. (under dog)

Smoochies for le poochies and le Willies~! :loveya:

the time of the Michael Vick travesty. She is really sweet, afraid of the world, great with my other 2 smaller dogs and loves her new home. Of course I'm responsible and have her in 5 fenced acres.

a national treasure

:applause: :woohoo: :applause:

They told me about one of their rescues. When they took the dog it smelled suspiciously like bacon. It turns out one of the practices is to smear bacon grease on the bait dogs. I couldn't believe it, and was completely disgusted.

Go Willie, and thank you!

Well, sort of a saint. I'm sure he's had some good times (wink wink), but you know what I mean.

I lied about the n/t. I think we need a happy paw face around here.

BTW Go Willie!!!

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

:sarcasm: