"I've never done that [dog fighting]. I know it's against the law. I'm over there everyday. I take care of my dogs. I feed them, they have water," Williams.
A search warrant lists "dog fighting paraphernalia" and police officers say they observed brake sticks to pry open dogs' jaws in fights and supplements used to enhance performance.
"The supplements are no more than, like me as a grown man, taking vitamins to keep my body and self in shape and healthy," Williams said. He says a treadmill found at the home was for his personal use.
Williams says he breeds the dogs and feels like because they're pit bulls, police jumped to conclusions. "I think any pit bull owners will fall under that bad rap because of the name of the breed and the history of things that have happened with the dogs," Williams said.
Williams hired an attorney and Smith asked for a public defender.
Both men are due back in court March 1.
The canines remain it the custody of CMPD Animal Care & Control and the Enforcement team assigned to this case is awaiting word on possible disposition of these canines.
If the canines ownership rights are forfeited or the courts relinquish the ownership rights to CMPD Animal Care & Control. At such time, Animal Care & Control will conduct behavioral assessments on the canines to determine adoptability and if rehabilitation can be achieved while preserving public safety.
Please note that while we are awaiting the word on disposition of the canines, they are being well cared for by the Animal Care & Control veterinary team and sheltering staff.
Animal Care & Control also has a full time certified trainer dog trainer on staff who is overseeing the environmental enrichment for these canines.
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