STATE SENATOR ACCUSED OF DUMPING PREGNANT DOG OFF AT “KILL SHELTER”
FITSNews – April 2, 2008 – S.C. Sen. Kent Williams is being accused of dumping off his “very pregnant” German Shepherd (pictured above) at a Marion County ”kill shelter” to be euthanized, sources tell FITSNews. Additionally, local animal rights activists say they are preparing to organize protests over the incident.
Here’s a copy of a letter to the editor circulated to several South Carolina newspapers by Nancy Dunn, an animal rescue volunteer:
Dear Editor:
I am writing about a terrible situation that has come to my attention through a dog rescue. Senator Kent Williams, District 30, coldly and irresponsibly dropped his very pregnant German Shepherd Dog at a local animal shelter. This is disgraceful on several levels: there is NO excuse for the Senator to have failed to spay his dog if he didn’t want the responsibility of raising puppies, and to dump his family dog off in a kill shelter to be heartlessly killed, or to have her puppies and have them be possibly killed too, is just heartbreaking.
Instead of dumping his dog in such a disgraceful and cold act, Senator Kent Williams should be working to fund spay/neuter programs at low cost for the community and finding solutions to the tens of thousands of young and healthy dogs put to death in South Carolina shelters every year.
Any responsible person can see that the dog situation in the state is a disgrace and needs to be addressed immediately. The senator chose to be part of the problem, rather than be part of the solution. He should be ashamed of himself, and I hope he reconsiders his attitude toward this situation.
Regards,
Nancy Dunn
Yowzers. Assuming these accusations are true, this could develop into a really serious problem for Williams. How come? Well, for starters, the last time we checked people really, really like animals. As in a lot.
Phone calls placed to Williams office were not immediately returned, but sources say the Senator had the local animal control officer pick up the dog from his residence shortly before Easter.
The dog then gave birth to eight puppies Easter Sunday.
UPDATE – Here’s a picture from the animal shelter of the dog Senator Williams is alleged to have dumped off.
By Not Sayin', Just Sayin' ... April 2, 2008 at 8:44 pm
This won’t cost him one vote. Nada.
By Utah April 2, 2008 at 9:12 pm
Let us not forget, it’s just a dog.
By Believe It Not (a.k.a. Sic Willie's Stalker) April 2, 2008 at 10:03 pm
The BIN Editorial Staff doesn’t have a dog in this fight (sorry, cheap funny, get it?), but a real honest journalist would get Kent’s side of the story first before blathering this on this pathetic little blog.
And, a really honest journalist would find out who put Nancy up to this before blathering it on his pathetic little blog.
Is Kent on your “hit list” ? Is this some of your “black ops” ?
sic(k) willie, it’s called “journalism.” What you do is called “rumor mongering.” Like your claim that a Midlands’ elected official has a Strom Problem. How about an update on that scam?
By jackjack April 2, 2008 at 10:09 pm
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Yowzers. Assuming these accusations are true, this could develop into a really serious problem for Williams. How come? Well, for starters, the last time we checked people really, really like animals. As in a lot.
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Oh, I’m sure big brother Armstrong Williams will help lil bruh put this all to rest. Maybe he’ll even bring some celebs to help out. Gee, they might all go on a PR visit to the Marion County Animal Shelter. At that time it will be important that someone advise them to purchase some broghans, because they will be stepping into deep #$&*.
By T April 2, 2008 at 10:15 pm
This makes me sick. I’m tempted to take the dog and her puppies!! I hope someone can stop this.
By Mr. Blackwell April 2, 2008 at 10:24 pm
Why isn’t Ms. Dunn focusing her effort on the homeless population in our state? How did it happen that we value the lives of animals more than other human beings? The shelter the dog is living in with some heat is better than a box with none.
By Not Only That April 3, 2008 at 6:17 am
That is reprehensible. Especially to those of us who end up with more pets than we really want because we pick up the pitiful animals that other people drop off along dirt roads to starve or be killed.
Not taking responsibility for spaying or neutering a pet is ignorant and backward — especially for people like Kent Williiams who can clearly afford to do it. Abandoning an animal you no longer want is heartless.
Sic, why don’t you save your readers the trouble of looking up Mr. Williams address and post it here?
By What? April 3, 2008 at 7:24 am
We spend trillions upon kabillions of dollars in this country on free education, social services, mental health and a raft of other programs to keep people from becoming homeless in the first place and to feed and shelter them if they get that way.
Then too, we don’t euthanize humans just because they don’t have a place to live. Maybe that’s why people get so upset about the treatment of animals.
By S. Garcia April 3, 2008 at 8:29 am
Let me know when that dog has puppies, I would love to adopt them. My boa constrictor hasn’t eaten for weeks. I have a sword collection.
By anon April 3, 2008 at 8:34 am
In other news, an ad for a waterless toilet just loaded on this page, which is completely outstanding!
By Joseph Azar April 3, 2008 at 8:34 am
Is it true? The senators office refused comment when I asked, saying that only the senator could comment.
By Gary Busey April 3, 2008 at 8:42 am
You know why we “care more about animals,” “Mr. Blackwell?” Because animals are completely dependent on us. Sure, homeless people can use assistance, but many of them have made choices in their lives, and there are tons of services available to them… if they make the choice to seek them out.
Dogs, cats, and other animals do nothing to deserve being abandoned by the owners they love.
By joe April 3, 2008 at 8:52 am
i would imagine the voters in that district just see this as another dangerous dog being taken off the street….
By Spike April 3, 2008 at 9:00 am
This is yet another example of politics done doggie style.
When Elliot Spitzer offers us another perspective on how this can be done, both approaches to politics can present hazards to the political survival of those who opt to engage in them.
Some take a very hard line to this, choosing to hammer toward the inevitable conclusion. Others, when exposed to the light of day, soften somewhat.
A similar situation here happened when investigations revealed the presence of cock rings and blow in state political circles. Some were shocked when confronted with cock rings, but most had little trouble with a little blow, even when price might be an issue.
When considering these issues, we are led to ask ourselves the inevitable question of “Spitzer swallow?”
By Kate April 3, 2008 at 10:12 am
If he were a Republican and not a Democrat, all the reports on this would be calling him “Republican Senator Kent Williams” instead of glossing over his affiliation!
By Mens Rea April 3, 2008 at 10:39 am
BIN – this isn’t CNN, get over it. Write your own blog instead of pissing all over this one. Who gives a shit if Will has a hidden agenda or not? I’m tired of reading your comments, if you hate the site so much don’t read it.
By asslickin dog April 3, 2008 at 11:46 am
Wonder what his thoughts are on abortion? What about all you liberal dog lovin folks. Save the dogs, kill the babies?
What morons! Dogs are dogs. They like their own ass.
By Linda headrick April 3, 2008 at 12:41 pm
This is Senator who supposedly represents the people of SC? This ‘low life’ did the unthinkable!!! My new concern will be that some other ‘low life’ will now say to themselves , “rather than face reprisal for doing such a heronries act …I’ll throw them out on their own…starve them to death or whatever I need to do to get rid of my pet problem!†Linda
By Just Wondern April 3, 2008 at 2:03 pm
Mens Rea – Gosh, did you just read something you dont agree with?
By Liberal Dog Loving Person April 3, 2008 at 3:53 pm
As a proud supporter of canine rights in the United States, I would like to express my disappointment in the comments made by #17. Dogs “lick their own asses” as a way to clean excess fecal material away from the anus. It is their only option considering they don’t have opposable thumbs. Actually, it is a more efficient and hygienic method than using toilet paper.
By bird April 3, 2008 at 4:49 pm
Willie, I can see this ploy of yours from 17.81 miles away.
You are just trying to distract me. And it is NOT going to work.
By Kim Massengill April 3, 2008 at 6:54 pm
This is in response to “Utah #2′s” comments that “It’s just a dog.”
Let us not forget – Utah – you’re just a person….
And if you’re female, having 8 babies on an unheated concrete floor should be no problem for your pea brain.
And if you’re male, well, all of this is way over your head anyway.
As for “Ass-Lickin’ Dog’s” comments – abortion is the law and has been for over 30 years. Get over it. From your comments, it’s apparent your IQ is lower than the Geman Shepherd’s.
The Senator’s actions are appalling and deplorable – period. Those with intelligence and compassion will never re-elect him.
By Mr. Blackwell April 3, 2008 at 8:07 pm
Damn, you animal people really have issues. I’ve got your back asslickin. Let’s plan a protest at their abortion clinics while they are protesting Senator Williams at the Statehouse.
By AngieLuvsAnimals April 3, 2008 at 8:11 pm
I assure you this is all true. I called the office myself and confirmed it before it got on the internet. The info is public. Kent williams address was on the surrender form that is placed on a clip board on the caged cell of death. I know I worked there almost two years. My name is Angie. I used to work at the shelter. When I worked at the shlter, Kent Williams came in and aasked me to look for a smart lab. A few weeks alter a beautiful black lab came into the shelter. She was a great fence climber, so I could not keep this dog inside. I called Kent Williams and told him about the dog. He said he had to have her and he then adopted without paying an adoption fee for her. He did have her taken to the vet by his right hand man, best friend , animal control officer buddy Donald Fling. He did have that one spayed at least. Kent knew she had heart worms and Kent promised me there was no way she could escape his fence. The dog kept getting out and he or Donald Fling would call me to tell me to go get the dog. Donald Fling was the animal control officer not me, but I went and got the dog anyway in personal vehicle. Finally after Kent had not came back for the dog I gave him a call and asked if he was coming back for the blkack lab, he said he did not care for or have time for that dog to put her to sleep or what ever, he did not have time to deal with her anymore. I then called the vet to find out what had been done with her so I could find rescue for her. I then found out from the vet that she had tested positive for heartworms and Kent had never brought her back for her heart worm treatment. I called Kent back and told him about the heart worms and he said the dog is not his problem and do not bother him with it again. So some great kids in the county raised over $300 for her heart worm treatment and we found a great rescue for her. So, you see this lack of interest for animal life is not an iscolated case. This is the way Kent is. Why have an animal if you could care less about them.
By No Reservations April 3, 2008 at 9:23 pm
Anumal Rights? LOL Please have all your candidates/clients take money from the HumaneUSA PAC. Last time I looked poultry was the number one industry in SC. Also, hunting is still a family affair. Should we expect you all to protest the treatment of the lobsters at the local grocery store next?
Tell the Animal Rights crowd that it is merely one injection versus nine seperate ones. However, if you really want to solve problems clothe and feed the homeless people with the strays rather than just cremating the dogs. Problems with eating dogs? Sounds like prejudice to me, other countries do.
Infant mortality, STDs, health in general for the human population of SC sounds like problems for Senator Williams to deal with not BS histrionics created by AR groups.
Get real and tune in.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkBPCWy3FgQ
By No Reservations April 3, 2008 at 9:29 pm
Humane Society/Animal Right’s Perjury?????????
http://www.consumerfreedom.com/pressRelease_detail.cfm/release/231
By Chill out.... April 3, 2008 at 10:54 pm
Why not let those who care about homeless issues volunteer and donate to homeless issues. Likewise, let those who care about animal issues volunteer and donate to animal issues. Or environmental issues or Right to Life issues, etc. Our actions {volunteering and donating} do in fact speak louder than all the words on this blog. Opinions on the other hand…..
I’m not interested in blaming anyone for what I like or don’t like about this country or whose cause is more just. I make donations and volunteer weekly for what I believe in. I am not a vegetarian but I believe treating animals humanely is just the right thing to do – period. A quote from Ghandi:
“THE GREATNESS OF A NATION AND ITS MORAL PROGRESS CAN BE JUDGED BY THE WAY ITS ANIMALS ARE TREATED.”
By Susan Taylor April 4, 2008 at 6:27 am
Any person in this country who is homeless has made the choice to be that way. There are so many programs that pay the rent for these people who do not work…they just do not want to stop taking drugs and live responsibly which is part of the criteria in receiving assistance from these programs.
The same is true for anyone in the United States who does not have enough food to eat. The food stamp program has requirements that must be met to be eligible and some people simply choose not to conform and receive the assistance.
Animals on the other hand are not afforded these government programs. All animals must be spayed or neutered to alleviate over population and animal suffering at the hands of humans.
Animals do not kill each other, beat each other up, abandon their young or say and do hateful things to one another as humans do
so please…there is no comparison possible.
Maybe the abortion laws in effect should be repealed…..let’s bring all the more poor children into the world unwanted and for the government to support. How about sterilization for humans who give birth and cannot support their children? Oh, I suppose that would be a violation of their rights?
The right to be a burden to society.
In my opinion,
Susan Taylor
By hwp April 4, 2008 at 9:33 am
Susan, I am aghast that we don’t see abortion as the most HEINOUS of murders. We get all worked up about a mother dog and her puppies — WHICH WE SHOULD. But an equally tragic truth is that abortion is birth control. With Roe v. Wade, children became inconvenient by-products of sex. This should have NEVER become our collective national conscience.
This “senator” — and I use the term lightly, is a reprobate. Gandi is right; our treatment of those entrusted to us and totally dependent on our being morally principled is a reflection of our society’s greatness or baseness. The next barrier being eroded in our culture is failing to protect the rights, dignity, innocence and “childhood” of children. From day one and for as long as we can.
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By Animal Welfare April 4, 2008 at 12:32 pm
It looks like Susan has subscribed to the philosophy of Ingrid Newkirk and her ban of thugs with the sterilization comment.
How many people know that Wayne Pachele head of the HSUS is openly gay? Moreover, that the HSUS employs many convicted criminals such as, arsonists tied to the Animal Liberation Front?
Next, that eco-terrorism is the number one domestic terror threat to the country as reported by the FBI?
Animal Right’s groups are trash. If you love animals then volunteer and local shelters not affiliated with the HSUS or PETA. I personally like the ASPCA as they are animal welfare, not animal right’s extremist/terrorists.
The ASPCA is much more palatable to SC than the liberal, law breaking groups. Also, Animal Right’s groups kill more animals than they save, Care to see how many dogs and cats PETA and the HSUS killed last year in VA. The ratios are unbelievable.
By Kyle Tail April 4, 2008 at 1:06 pm
Well I have already heard the term “animal rights crowd”. Can’t anyone be concerned about the problem of homeless dogs and cats and the responsibility of pet owners not to let their pets breed and add to this burden without being labelled some kind of animal rights extremist? Volunteers and rescuers who care about dogs and have been working with that shelter to save these valued companion’s lives are justifiably upset that one of their own public leaders, instead of spaying his dog, allowed his dog to become pregnant and then shirked any responsibility by dumping it on them and the taxpayers to take care of. They are justifiably upset that a public leader has set an example for his constituency that pets are simply disposable. It’s not an “animal rights crowd” issue, but an issue for anyone who values dogs in this society and promotes responsible pet ownership.
By Freedom Train April 4, 2008 at 2:38 pm
Angie wrote: “So some great kids in the county raised over $300 for her heart worm treatment and we found a great rescue for her. ”
Imagine that. School children took the responsibility for the veterinary care and rehoming of Senator Kent Williams’ allegedly formerly dumped dog. Maybe when that generation grows up a dog will have a chance in South Carolina.
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By People Eating Tasty Animals April 6, 2008 at 1:56 pm
Kyle,
Pets are property under SC law. So, the disposal is up to the owner.
With SC at the top of the list for unwed Mothers, the human species, I do believe animals are way down the list of priorities.
Next, what is the Humane Society playing politics for? And is it legal?
By Kyle Tail April 7, 2008 at 6:14 am
Thank you People Eating Tasty Animals for pointing out something that is blatantly clear – that pets are property under the law. At one time, we had no laws to protect abused women and children either. But on to the point: SC state law State requires all animals adopted from a shelter, pound and/or rescue be spayed or neutered. People found guilty of violating the state law, a misdemeanor, upon conviction, can be fined $500 to $1,000 and/or sentenced to 30 to 180 days in jail.
I have spent my entire life as a social worker in this state and therefore I am aware that there are many ills which need to be addressed. As a compassionate person, my concern extends to dogs as well, who serve humanity as leaders of the blind, search and rescue dogs, police officers, aids to the disabled, therapists for autistic children, companions to the elderly, and so forth.
Your last question would be for whatever humane society you are referring to as I have no knowledge of the policies of any humane society.
By Cuke April 7, 2008 at 11:13 am
Kyle,
How about the really oppressed ones-the vegetables? Without an advocate, without rights.
http://media.www.iowastatedaily.com/media/storage/paper818/news/1998/06/25/UndefinedSection/Fruits.And.Vegetables.Have.Feelings.Too-1088230.shtml
Why ignore the vegetables? Are you a specieist
By Kyle Tail April 7, 2008 at 2:17 pm
I haven’t even posted my opinion about cows yet Cuke, and you are already asking me about vegetables? I’ll wait until a vegetable issue blog is posted and then I will see if I can come up with some relevant opinion. Or perhaps you would like to come to dinner and we could discuss it. On second thought, my dogs probably wouldn’t like you.
By Cuke April 7, 2008 at 4:24 pm
Well, truth be known Kyle, I know you are animal welfare and not animal rights by you admission to owning dogs. Why? Because animal right’s folks view even pet ownership as slavery. I think you would do better supporting the ASPCA rather than the HSUS because of the differences you can now draw from our chat.
Furthermore, I don’t believe we would have a story were it not for the Humane Society trying to politic at the Senator’s expense. But, is the HSUS what you thought them to be? Or did they open up a metaphoric can of Alpo?
By Kyle Tail April 7, 2008 at 10:38 pm
Unfortunately Cuke I don’t have any money left to support any of those type organizations, but in the interest of sustaining this blog commentary, I’m willing for you to enlighten me as to what HSUS and/or ASPCA have to do with the Senator. And the Marion County Humane Society too, if they have one. While I don’t really care for politics – too many lies and too much maneuvering – I have visited a political blog after all and I never turn down the opportunity for new knowledge.
By lynn802 April 7, 2008 at 10:55 pm
Some of you morons that have replied to this email – you probably don’t know what unconditional love is. Well, its something that a beloved pet gives their owner and asks nothing in return, except being loved back unconditionally. This BS that some of you are talking about as “oh, they’re just dogs” and “they lick their ____”; well, you certainly don’t know what unconditional love is because you probably don’t know how to love something!
Yes, I love animals and I believe that they were put here to give humans companionship, love, hope, faith, security, devotion – many more good things. Its also believed that they make sick people feel better, lower blood pressure in people and helps life be a little less stressful for many. I feel sorry for you idiots that make remarks like those above, but I guess you have the right to feel and say the things you do – just like Senator Williams dumping his pregnant dog and just like that moronic marine that hurled the puppy over the cliff. That make you feel the same way – its just a dog? People like you, although there is a supposed freedom of speech in this country, make me sick. I’m so happy that I’m surrounded by friends and family that loves animals like I do. Our pets make us happy.
And Senator Williams reply about dumping the dog for her own safety – what was she being “saved” from? Him dumping her somewhere where she and her puppies could potentially be killed was not in her best interest nor for her “own safety”. I hope this article and the many responses to him, and others like him in a governmental position – those who are supposed to represent us – do not get re-elected. Shame on you Senator Williams and shame on all of you making those inhumane remarks.
By Cuke April 8, 2008 at 12:01 pm
Well, I never accused you all of being intelligent. Neither do I have the time to educate you. If you are curious do your own research. My objective has been completed, and I thoroughly enjoyed the exercise. It sort of reminded me of practicing dribbling a basketball as a kid, except those basketballs can be unpredictable.
By Conservative in the Rockies April 8, 2008 at 4:24 pm
I am struck by some of the blindly hateful posts to this story. Most frightening is the assumption that the human heart has limited space for love…therefore those who care for an animal surely have no love left for their fellow human. This is proposterous.
1. Love all animals as they are God’s beloved creatures, part of God’s creation placed with great trust under our care.
Note: The “they’re only dogs” attitude runs counter to loving the animals that are gifts of The Creator.
2. Personal reasponsibility is an extremely valued trait in a functional community. Being responsible for one’s actions and caring for the innocent, including children and pets (not to make too close a comparison, there) is at at the core of being a good citizen.
Note: Responsible pet owners have their dogs spayed/neutered and would never drop all sense of responsibility to the pet in their care by dumping the animal, pregnant or otherwise, at a shelter.
3. Human beings have big enough hearts to love animals as well as less-fortunate human beings. Loving human beings and loving animals are not exclusive endeavors. Caring for a helpless, pregnant dog dumped in a high-kill shelter by her owners does not prevent a person from caring for human beings in need (the homeless man, the single mother…whomever).
4. Proud people do not stand for the abuse of the innocents before them. This includes animals. This especially includes our “Best Friends” (dogs).
Finally, shame on those of you masquerading as “conservatives” by bashing “liberal animal lovers” and making spiteful comments toward animals and those who shield them. True conservatives stand boldly to protect all of God’s creation, and would never blindly wish harm upon an innocent inhabitant of this beautiful earth, be that inhabitant on 4 legs or 2.
By Cuke April 8, 2008 at 7:22 pm
Liberal Eutopian rhetoric. blah, blah , blah!
By ronnie April 16, 2008 at 6:48 pm
how many babys is it haveing