Michael Vick was a criminal. But his dogs were just dogs.

Today, many of them are living happy lives with new masters thanks to an awfully smart move by U.S. District Court Judge Henry Hudson.

Hudson ordered Vick to pony up about $1 million for his dogs’ care. And as a result, many have been retrained and are now living with experienced foster families around the country. A few are at a sanctuary in Utah. But only two have been euthanized.

The Washington Post has all the details. And if you’re a dog lover, it’s worth reading it all.