R.I.P. Frodo, The Last Surviving Dog Rescued From Michael Vick’s Dogfighting Ring
Authorities extricated 51 Pit Bulls in 2007 from Michael Vick’s Virginia residence, the home of the Atlanta Falcons. These creatures were cruelly mistreated. They’d been whipped, electrocuted, hanged, drowned, and made to engage in combat.
Regrettably, just three of the dogs passed away, but 48 heroic Pitties did. These fearful, formerly abused canines were shown love and compassion by many rescue organizations and their forever families.
One of the survivors, Frodo, lived to be 15 years old. He died on December 18th, 2021. He spent the next 14 years being “pampered like a prince” after spending a year in hell at Vick’s compound.
Rest In Peace, “Sweet” Frodo.
The dog’s passing was reported by the charity animal protection organization BAD RAP on Facebook. This group was really helpful in protecting and rehabilitating the pets.
The BAD RAP article on Frodo’s passing reads as follows:
“To Frodo: He was loved by all of us. He was among the bravest survivors we had ever encountered.”
Frodo passed away in love after a joyful life with his devoted family. The dog’s dying moments were reported as follows by BAD RAP:
Frodo ate that large package of meat as his mother Kim Ramirez and her daughter Dominique were sobbing. Thank you, Dr. Williams, for seeing to his medical requirements all the way through. You earned his trust by going above and beyond his expectations.
Restoration of Frodo
Frodo served as the spokesperson for the movement to remove the inaccurate perception about Pit Bulls during his whole life. He also showed how important compassion and patience are in a dog’s life.
From the start, BAD RAP, who has a lot of experience working with dogs rescued from fights, had trust in these puppies. According to BAD RAP, dogs with challenging histories merit a second chance:
Frodo proved that younger canines saved from acts of abuse need early socialization in order to develop into powerful, brave adults. He was presumably between three and six months old when the authorities picked him up, and he endured six terrible months in solitary confinement before being freed.
When he was rescued from his terrible environment, Frodo was unusually timid and scared. Kim Ramirez, Frodo’s adoptee, explained in a 2009 interview with The Mercury News:
From the start, BAD RAP, who has a lot of experience working with dogs rescued from fights, had trust in these puppies. According to BAD RAP, dogs with challenging histories merit a second chance:
Frodo proved that younger canines saved from acts of abuse need early socialization in order to develop into powerful, brave adults. He was presumably between three and six months old when the authorities picked him up, and he endured six terrible months in solitary confinement before being freed.
The 48 Surviving “Vick” Dogs’ Heroes
Thirteen canines who had been liberated from Vick’s ring were still alive in 2019. Jonny Justice died two days before Frodo, joined by his family, and Uba crossed the rainbow bridge in October 2021.
These dogs were given the opportunities they deserved, and despite their backgrounds, they all lived happy lives.
Incredible things can happen when animal rights advocates get together. The proof is in these 48 “Vick” dogs.
Vick admitted to killing dogs while sponsoring dogfighting, and he was given a 19-month term in federal prison. Notwithstanding this injustice, the widely publicized case had an impact on how Pit Bulls were perceived and how abused dogs might be rehabilitated.
There has been a real survivor’s death.
