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Michael Vick’s Former Pit Bulls Win in the Documentary ‘The Champions’

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The Champions, a black dog with blue ribbons sitting on top of a wooden box.

“More forgiving of our species than we could ever be of theirs” is the tagline of the documentary The Champions, a film that chronicles the lives of some of the pit bulls rescued from Michael Vick’s dog-fighting ring.

Directed by Darcy Dennett, the film follows five dogs from their first rescue to their adoption, along with six dogs who remain at Best Friends Animal Society, some who will be there for life. It describes how these dogs had to literally fight for their lives – from surviving Vick’s Bad Newz Kennels compound to the debate about whether they should be euthanized. And in the end, the decision to allow these dogs to live was the right one. Not only were they able to grow as a canine, but they changed the lives of so many people.

Related: See How a Little ‘Flower Power’ Magic Is Helping This Former Fighting Dog Find His Forever Home

“Their story proves that even creatures who have suffered the most unimaginable abuse have amazing strength, spirit, and resilience. It is a story of the bonds of trust and love we have with animals and their importance in our lives, a relationship that has the potential to bring out the best in the human and animal spirit,” the website states.

The documentary has been awarded Official Selection at several film festivals. Check out the video below to catch a preview of the film. If you want to see the film in its entirety, here is a link to screenings.

Image via ChampionsDocumentary.com

By Andrea Huspeni

Andrea Huspeni is the founder and CEO of This Dog's Life. Her mission it to help dogs live a happier, healthier and longer life. When she isn't working, she spends time with her two dogs, Lola and Milo. She resides in Brooklyn, NY.

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