William Dodson made no apologies for what he did, and Judge R. Markley Dennis Jr. told the abuser that he wished the sentence could be longer.
“[A dog] is supposed to be man’s best friend, but there was clear evidence that Reed raised these dogs to fight, and that’s a sad situation for the animals.”
Edward Bishop was convicted on felony dog fighting charges for a second time in Buffalo, NY.
“Just because Bella was saved doesn’t mean we give a free pass to the person who took her to the brink of death, chained her to the fence and watched her wilt away.”
Judge Norby summarized in court Monday morning: “You lied and lied; I can’t put that aside. It was your car; you went too far. You hid the pup; the jig was up. You got rid of the gun; your game is done.”
It can only be hoped that the dogs and children will be placed in homes where they will be shown love and compassion.
