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02/19/08

New York Giants’ Antonio Pierce Accused of Neglecting His Pit Bull
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Thanks to the Associated Press for this article.

NY Giant Charged With Neglecting Dog
5 days ago

MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) — New York Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce was accused of neglecting one of his dogs in the days leading up to the Super Bowl.


The Middlesex County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals issued a summons Wednesday.

The group said Pierce’s two pit bulls escaped from a fenced enclosure in his yard on Jan. 30 — just days before the game. Pierce was issued the summons because one of the dogs was found to be underweight and suffering from a respiratory illness, officials said.

SPCA chief Walt Mychal stressed that Pierce was not charged with anything related to dogfighting and could face only a fine, not jail time, if convicted. In New Jersey, the SPCA has authority to bring charges in animal cruelty cases.

Pierce and the team would not comment, Giants spokesman Pat Hanlon said Thursday.

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4 Woofs

  1. Jean

    Maybe instead of picking on pitbulls and having BSL we should make FSL Football specific legislation and not allow football players to own pets .they would have to get their testosterone levels checked and people would only be allowed one football player per family per generation

  2. Erika

    Ha! I love it. :)

  3. Sally

    We should have a FSL legislation instead of BSL~~~

  4. Judy Lore

    How stupid can one be? After the Vick convictions, why would anyone, let along another NFL player allow any improprieties (sp?)in his dealings with dogs, especially pitties???

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