PITTSBURGH -- Steelers quarterback Michael Vick is fulfilling a promise that he would advocate for animal safety locally.
Vick is scheduled to meet with Pennsylvania lawmakers Tuesday in support of PA House Bill 1516, or the pets in cars bill, which would give police officers authority to rescue dogs and cats from cars due to unsafe temperatures.
"I know that I'm an unlikely advocate," said Vick through a representative. "I was part of the problem. Now, my perspective can help reach people that activists can't reach. I can help others become agents of change.