Michael Vick's Dogs Head for Recovery

Over half of the dogs rescued from Michael Vick's estate were brought to Best Friends animal sanctuary in Utah, the largest no-kill sanctuary in the country.

ABC News reports Best Friends currently cares for 1,500 dogs, cats, horses and other animals with a budget of approximately $30 million, most of which is provided from private donations. The animal sanctuary is also responsible for rescuing animals from Hurricane Katrina and animals who suffered in puppy mills.

The dogs rescued from Vick's home are so aggressive that they must remain isolated from the other dogs at the sanctuary.

Best Friends spokesman John Polis states, "There's terrible misconceptions that pit bulls are lurking behind every corner, waiting to attack human beings. They are very loving. But you take a compliant animal and teach it to do bad things, and guess what happens?"

Best Friends is prepared to keep all the dogs, estimating a $40,000 budget for a lifetime of care for each one, reports ABC News.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick is currently serving a 23 month sentence in federal prison and is suspended from the National Football League.