Target: Scarlett A. Wilson, Solicitor, Ninth Judicial Circuit, South Carolina
Goal: Seek the harshest lawful sentence and a permanent animal-ownership ban for the repeat offender who allegedly confined 35 dogs in filthy crates and buried four others.
Authorities reportedly uncovered thirty-five beagles and German shepherds packed into urine-soaked, feces-stained crates with no clean food or water. Investigators say the stench was overwhelming and that skeletal remains of four additional dogs were buried on the property. The owner—who, as reported, has a prior animal-cruelty conviction involving more than 200 dead dogs—now faces 74 new charges, including ill treatment and failure to vaccinate.
Veterinary teams on scene purportedly documented severe malnourishment and other health issues among the surviving animals. Many were reportedly so underweight that foster care was required for rehabilitation. Despite surrendering custody, the defendant is still awaiting trial, and prosecutors state that criminal proceedings will continue.
A decisive, uncompromising sentence is vital to protect animals and the community. Repeat, large-scale cruelty reportedly occurred on the same property before. Sign below to demand a maximum penalty and lifetime prohibition on animal possession to deter future suffering and demonstrate that serial abuse will not be tolerated.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear Solicitor Wilson,
Investigators in Berkeley County reportedly discovered thirty-five dogs jammed into filthy crates saturated with urine and lacking food or water, while the buried remains of four more dogs were found nearby. The defendant, according to records, previously served prison time after hundreds of dogs were unearthed on the same property in 2013, making these new allegations especially disturbing.
Veterinary personnel and animal-cruelty experts contend that the surviving beagles and German shepherds exhibited signs of extreme neglect, including dangerous weight loss and untreated medical conditions. Such repeated, large-scale cruelty not only inflicts profound suffering on animals but often signals a broader threat to public safety.
We respectfully urge your office to pursue the maximum custodial sentence, full restitution for the animals’ care, mental-health evaluation and treatment, and a permanent ban on owning or residing with animals. A strict outcome will reinforce South Carolina’s commitment to protecting vulnerable beings and preventing future atrocities.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
Photo credit: CambridgeCanine.com
