Stop Dogfighting in the NFL

Best Friends Animal Sanctuary is one of our favorite groups. They are savvy, visionary, global and quick to respond.

Following up on this Michael Vick/NFL dogfighting scandal that we've been tracking, we'd like to encourage you to sign Best Friends' petition to stop dogfighting in the NFL. The petition calls on the NFL and other professional sport leagues to do the following:

• Announce policies condemning dog fighting as a cruel, illegal activity that will not be tolerated

• Establish stiff fines and suspensions for any high profile athletes or league employee who associates in any way with dog fighting

• Cooperate fully with investigations of athletes alleged to be involved in dog fighting.

The NFL really needs to step up on this issue. Its inaction reflects poorly on the league, its employees and its players.