The federal judge who will sentence Michael Vick has agreed to hear from animal welfare organizations about the specifics of dogfighting. U.S. Distict Court Judge Henry E. Hudson, in Richmond, will allow the groups to file legal briefs, but not actively participate in the sentencing hearing scheduled for Dec. 10. Eleven animal rights groups collectively filed a court motion Sept. 5 detailing the harm to dogs and recommending a 57-month sentence for Vick. The Falcons quarterback entered a guilty plea in the federal case on Aug. 27 on felony charges related to dogfighting.