These are the dozen dogs who didn't make the headlines last April when authorities swept onto the Surry County, VA property of NFL quarterback Michael Vick.

Some 50 fighting dogs were confiscated at the scene, and Vick ultimately pleaded guilty to charges related to animal fighting. But a dozen other dogs were also seized on the property.

These animals were held in the Surry County Animal Shelter until this month, when they were transferred to the custody of The HSUS. Director of disaster field operations, Jeff Eyre, described the dogs this way, "Nine beagles, who range in age and demeanor; two rottweilers who just want to be with someone, and a big 120-pound bull mastiff type guy that looks like he should be sitting in a recliner."

After taking custody of the dozen dogs, The HSUS transported them to the Virginia Beach SPCA in Virginia Beach, VA for evaluation and potential adoption.

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