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.

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.

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?

Why ignore the vegetables? Are you a specieist

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.