People ARE upset about the guy who was trampled, but are upset about any crime where lives are taken without any concern for their value..so yes, this mom is STILL upset about the MV situation.

As for toy dolls of murderers, no way. I don't want to see that bastard's image anywhere in my house let alone near my canine kid. It is beyond disgusting, and probably made in china and coated with lead paint or stuffed with melamine.

My Boston's favorite toy for his first year or so was the Hide-A-Squirrel. He got to where he was regularly disemboweling them, so I found replacement packs of squirrels. Now that he's three he isn't quite as nutty over them, but they still seem to be one of his favorite toys. The tree trunk is long gone but the squirrels will be around for a long time to come.

If you're thinking about Tuffy as a gift for someone with a large, chew-happy dog, you may want to find some subtle way to talk to the dog's owner and find out just what Tuffy will be up against.

My shepherd/dane cross puts the "virtually" in "virtually indestructable." It took him half an hour to destroy an octopus that was similar in design to Tuffy... only the octopus was made from Kevlar. In fairness to Kevlar, my dog was clever enough to rip at the seams rather than tearing the fabric itself, but it looks as if Tuffy could meet a similar end with certain dogs.

I'm lucky my dog is trained, obedient, and extremely sweet-tempered, because otherwise I have a feeling my friends would be calling me "Lefty."

If you're shopping for a dog that could chew its way through a tank, I recommend large breed purple Kong toys. Don't get the red toys, and make sure you get a toy that matches the dog's size. My lumbering beast loves his Kongs because they hold treats, and because they bounce unpredictably when he throws them down the stairs.

You are right, the Tug a Jug is a great toy. My friend's dog was so destructive in the house and since getting that toy, he burns his energy out on it and not her shoes! She feeds him his meals in it. Target was sold out of it when I went. I'm going back today to see if they got more in.

My God, if Michael Vick had killed a person would people be this upset? I seriously doubt it.

A man was trampled to death on Black Friday as he opened the door for rabid shoppers....are people up in arms about the greed and complete disregard for human life as they are about M. Vick dogfighting!

Give me a break. I have been an animal lover (including dogs) all my life, but I make an effort to keep some bloody perspective.

The level of anger towards Vick is just waaaay out of proportion! He certainly didn't invent dog-fighting. He did his time because of his dastardly deeds....move on people! Let it go!

Good lord, of all the things that are going on in this country, surely your ire can be directed toward a more relevant target.

That M. Vick dog chewtoy is downright offensive.

Love the hide a squirrel especially.

The mere thought of spending $12 (or $25) on a dog toy is insane. Here's a bargain idea -- head down to Goodwill, where one can find rows and rows or plush toys for $1. My dogs always have fresh, ready-to-be-killed plushes!

Your pet needs a pet.

Many of the Tuffie toys have lead in them. They will not recall the toys voluntarily when asked by Pet Food Express. Here is the link:

http://www.petfoodexpress.com/petfood/default.asp?pageid=101 and here (about half way down the page)http://www.petfoodexpress.com/petfood/default.asp?pageid=99&Section=About

In addition, they are not that tough. My 15 pound Boston of Lulu and Phoebe fame, can take apart a tuffie in under ten minutes. The highest rated ones!

I'd rate kong toys and some of the JW toys as both bargains and really tough.