UPDATE: Authorities have charged William Scaffidi of animal cruelty and failure to have a license to own a pet in Fulton County after a video of him setting off fireworks near his dog went viral.
According to Fulton County Animal Services it was Scaffidi’s 13 year old daughter who actually posted the video on Facebook tagging her father.
According to 11Alive’s report, Scaffidi allegedly told Fulton County Animal Services that, “he though the prank would be funny, and didn’t think the dog would be that scared.”
Scaffidi has a court date July 26 in Fulton County Magistrate Court. The judge can fine him up to $500, make him surrender the dog and prevent him from ever owning animals in Fulton County again. He could also jail him for up to 6 months.
Atlanta resident William Scaffidi is under a lot of scrutiny after posting a video on the 4th of July setting off fireworks. While this does sound typical, Scaffidi really upset people when he ignited the fireworks right over his own dog.
People left comments under the video calling for him to be arrested for animal cruelty and stating that he didn’t deserve to be a pet owner.
According to his LinkedIn profile, William Scaffidi is the president of Phoenix Realty.
People are calling for Atlanta resident Bill Scaffidi to be arrested for animal abuse after posting this video on FB pic.twitter.com/mKv6GEAy1q
— Everything Georgia (@GAFollowers) July 6, 2016
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He is definitely a sadistic type. Should be punished to the full extent of the law.
Piece of crap. I hope all this negative response make your company fold. You have no heart. You certainly don’t have the common sense to know wrong from right and that William Idiot Scaffidi results in a judgment of your integrity. You don’t deserve to have anything and deserve to go to jail and then serve time after that cleaning out rescue centers for abused and sick animals. See what it’s like for animals in these types of environments. Misunderstanding my ass.
I can only hope that animal control took the dog! He probably blames the daughter for posting the video. He is so low….
This POS just secured a one way ticket to HELL…I truly hope he loses his business and is publicly shamed and outcasted for his evil cruel actions…he better be glad I’m not the judge, he would get jail time to the full extent, maximum possible fine, and never be allowed to own an animal again…what was he teaching his daughter allowing her to film this??? Disgusting
FYI…his business phone # is easy to find…
What a complete piece of trash. On top of tormenting the dog, who looks older, what is he TEACHING HIS DAUGHTER?!!! Is that her LAUGHING in the background?!!! Maybe we should get them a family suite at the local penitentiary so she can join “dad” when she starts to imitate his vile, pathetic behavior. I hope his business goes to hell: Phoenix Realty Atlanta in Atlanta Georgia.
“Scaffidi has a court date July 26 in Fulton County Magistrate Court. The judge can fine him up to $500, make him surrender the dog and prevent him from ever owning animals in Fulton County again. He could also jail him for up to 6 months.”
If you’re in the ATL area, please consider being at the courthouse to encourage the judge to hand down the maximum sentence, including removal of the dog to a safe home.
They need to get this poor dog out of that house right now! Anyone who could frighten a defenseless dog like this is apt to torture it in other ways too. I spent a week trying to comfort my rescue dog who has panic attacks due to fireworks!
Intelligent people and those with ‘COMMON SENSE’ ….KNOW…..animals are afraid of fireworks! There is NOTHING funny about this video….and I believe he was seeking to get a LOT of attention! Well…..he’s getting it now! The plants staged to block the porch was not by accident…..his daughter videoing at that exact moment was NO accident….and I doubt she was there to video what would have been a boring video of a couple fireworks going off…..and the pathetic owner ducking inside and quickly closing the door behind him was not because he was afraid of a couple fireworks popping on his porch! This man is GUILTY of animal cruelty whether he is man enough to admit it or not! People are not innocent just because someone or something doesn’t get physically hurt! There are two kinds of cruelty….EMOTIONAL and PHYSICAL! This beautiful dog DID SUFFER EMOTIONALLY! I have seen what fireworks can do to animals and humans! This dog was very lucky! I do question the dogs well being…. living with a man that lacks any kind of sense! Besides a fine….he should be made to do community service work helping with a local animal shelter…. and talking to people about all forms of animal abuse!!!!
yes yes yes !!! and not just a simple fine he needs jail time!!!!
They need to remove that dog from that home and into a rescue, we would take him here, we are a NJ rescue, sick people!
Believe it or not, many pet owners love to scare their pets. I still don’t get it.
Well he is raising his daughter to be a big Bully to defenseless animals..sick bastard.
This guy takes his asshattery to new levels.
I don’t see or hear about a wife/mother of the daughter being present. No surprise there. I guess she already escaped this asshat. Hopefully she will get full custody of the kids so they won’t become desensitized to what it means to be cruel.
You really have to wonder what else this arsehole is desensitizing the kids to. How to better be insensitive to the feelings of others – be it animals or people?
For those thinking this is the kind of thing where someone goes to jail or the animal is seized, nope. He probably just got a citation. If the dog came from a rescue, hopefully they will see this because they might be able to seize the dog.
I believe that not only should he never be allowed to be a part of an animal’s life, the Child Protective Services should be called out for his 13 year old daughter. She is the one videotaping this horrendous act. If she thought this was funny, I dare to think whether she also lacks a conscience, like her father. And 13 is very young to have a Facebook account unless her perhaps her mother has more sense than her father, and is monitoring her site. I can only hope that is the case. I truly hope for this dog, and any other animals’, sake, this family is never again allowed to have the privilege of being a part of their lives.
She does not have a fb account. He posted it to his account and lied to the reporter.
Tape a few M-80’s to his head, light them and turn ‘im loose.
Despicable man and his female spawn. Remove the dog and get it into a LOVING home. NO MORE PETS for this evil person.
POS – take this poor dog away from him and never let him own another animal.
I think somebody should do that to him and he should have his ass beat.. what a sorry pathetic excuse for a human being! He should be arrested fine and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. What a poor ignorant misguided soul
They should take the dog away from this POS and he should never be allowed to have another. His daughter should have to do community service in an animal shelter and the asshole who is raising her should have the book thrown at him. I also vote to set off fireworks right next to his ears and possibly cause him to have hearing damage. Also, no one should do business with him ever again. Asswipe!
I work in an animal shelter and I do NOT want people desensitized to an animal’s fear or pain coming near the animals in my care.
Maybe have them pick up deads that went running in fear of fireworks over the last few days. They are pouring in along with the scared live animals. Have been since July 1st.
I really hate this time of year. It makes me sad.
Both this loser and his wife or daughter – whoever was laughing at the dogs obvious torture, should be charged with animal abuse, and NEVER be allowed to own or be near animals again. I hope this dog is removed from their home immediately and these losers suffer the strongest penalty. Not the least bit funny you stupid idiots.
Good to know that his name is all over the internet on top of his LinkedIn info. Well William I’m sure you’re enjoying ALL the attention your brilliant idea of scaring your defenseless dog. It’s even more hilarious that YOU thought your dog wouldn’t be scared – seriously you’re some kind of special stupid. Maybe this has given you insight about how Karma works, now I’m sure you and maybe your family is being harassed and now YOU all feel scared. Imagine how your dog felt asshole.
He is NOT the president of Phoenix Realty.
He’s a flaming asshole. It was deliberate. The creep hid from the fireworks..he was afraid to be near them himself and as an owner and “protector” of this dog he fails miserably and should be held accountable. Jail is good.
He should not only be arrested but he should never be allowed to own an animal again. What type of “parent” would teach such cruelty to their children much less have her film it? He is pathetic and I have put word out in the Atlanta area to have nothing to do with the Real Estate firm he works for.
He knew the dog was there. His kid knew the dog was there. This was a malicious and cruel act. What the hell was this guy thinking? And his daughter cackling and giggling over it? That’s not a very good sign either.
Add to the mix that this is a rescue dog – like this pooch hasn’t had to put up with enough abuse, right?
He should be fined. He should never be allowed to own a pet again. He should spend some time in the gray bar hotel. He should be forced to do community service cleaning kennels in shelters in his county. And maybe his daughter needs to scrub some kennels too.
This POS needs to be arrested. What kind of freak does something like this and thinks it’s funny — and then teaches his teenager daughter that it’s funny enough to video? Disgusting.
Notice how he takes cover so as not to harm his ugly ass. He’s a future serial killer if you ask me.
Yes, he planned and orchestrated the event, was laughing & smiling the entire time, he knew damn well how the dog was going to be frightened. The saddest point, is that his daughter was part of the whole thing, what other kind of sadistic things is he teaching her? I hope that all animal are permanently removed from the home, and they are never allowed to have another one, plus he gets jail time and a fine. Unless someone in authority starts taking a stand against this kind of abuse, it is only going to continue on and escalate
He thought the prank would be funny and the dog wouldn’t be “that scared.” Just how scared is o.k.? Just how scared crosses the line? His comment showed intent – he knew full well what he was doing. And why should we accept that? Just what would be so funny about doing that to an animal – knowing full well that most if not all animals are fearful of loud noises (unless they are trained to avoid them (i.e. service/police animals, etc.)? Knowing that you are going to scare an animal and find humor in it is issue number one. And just what did he think would happen to ANYONE if they lit fireworks without someone knowing. It would SCARE them. If he thinks it doesn’t matter because it’s “just a dog,” well then we have yet another reason to express our (justified) disgust at his actions. The fact that he is a grown man in a “professional” position is yet another issue. These shouldn’t even be grade school antics (because hopefully parents teach their children to be kind to other humans and animals). To see this from a grown man is awful.; especially one who is showing his daughter that this type of behavior is funny and acceptable and no big deal.
all you stupid dumb asses talking about this man getting arrested for pranking his dog are dumb and stupid bastards that should be killed and burned alive. really? there are pranks daily of people pranking other people with fireworks and i bet you all watch that shit and think its funny. then you protest about another human getting locked up because of prankin his dog are you fucking kidding me .the dog doesn’t look malnourished or ill-treated in anyway, i hope all you bastards die by getting bit by a rabies infected animal stupid fucks
Stick a firecracker up his a$s and light it. Should not be allowed to ever own an animal again. Shame on the daughter who thought this was worth sharing.
He is truly a pathetic psycho of a human being….and his daughter already on same path. He did not even have a license for the dog. And he is a realtor???? don’t buy anything from this psychopath….he needs to suffer consequences. This was terrible. and his wife laughing..another pos. From reading comments on another thread were some people do know who he is, everyone said he was an asshole.
Where is the petition to get this guy arrested…
Some stories are calling this a prank. You can’t “prank” a dog…they have no concept of a “prank”. Is the dog supposed to say “Oh, haha, you really got me good on that one”. She can’t. Pranks can be only done to humans. All the man ended up doing is making his dog afraid. And that’s supposed to be funny? What a sicko. All this idiot man did was maliciously scare this poor, innocent animal who probably trusts this family and made him into a scared and un-trusting dog now. What a complete jerk who should not have any pets ever! I hope this sweet dog finds a loving home.
Some people find humor in the sickest ways….because their minds are warped they really don’t believe there is anything wrong in what they’re doing! This man really needs to seek professional help….but he won’t! Hopefully….his kids will have better genes and not grow up to be anything like him!
This is beyond discussing and very cruel this man needs to have more than 6 mos prison time, permantly banned from animals , have cps investigate or take child away , he should have his Realtors licence revoked and take anger management as I read the comments about his abuse with his ex and also kicking her dog the mother is no better laughing in the back round good parenting skills dum ass while ur protecting ur selves ur daughter and dog are outside the house not to mention setting off fireworks that close to ur house could of set off a fire
Ur a disgrace to the human race u pos
lives on busy street in Atlanta. poor dog could have run into road or worse. Just don’t understand the cruelty.
What street is this, Kim?
His house is For Sale by Owner on Zillow – on corner of 1448 N. Highlands Ave. House is VERY close to street which is probably why the poor dog changed routes and bolted back on porch. Probably cars going by. William Scaffidi is NOT a licensed Realtor- he has a sales license only in his name. Corporation dissolved by Sec of State last year. His 70yr old Father was at one time a Lic. Realtor….may be deceased – not sure because House was Previously listed by Sotheby’s in Feb and why would you do that if your had a Family Lic?. Legal Records show 3 priors to Controlled Substance. Currently He is supposedly attending Law school per HS acquaintance. I think he might need that legal expertise in a few weeks!
Of course he should be charged! NO DOUBT! He, and other idiots like him, need to be taught that you can’t harm animals just to go viral, or get views. We have become a society that cares more about a second of internet popularity than we do about what is inhuman, cruel and sadistic. I have seen animals stomped, thrown off roofs, put in washing machines, set on fire, all for views. It has to stop! These fools need to pay a steep price and actually be punished for not using common sense. It is a shame that we, the public, have to remind them of this.
It doesn’t matter if he is the PRESIDENT OF THE US!! He is a mean cruel heartless man, & he has a daughter just like him! They both should go to jail! There is ABSOLUTELY no excuse to what he did to his poor dog! It is not a joke, & NOT funny so why on earth would this moron do such a thing!! While millions of people are trying to calm their dogs who fear the noise this idiot lights them up, & then closes the door to the only SANCTUARY that dog knows!!! While his equally idiotic daughter LAUGHS!! They BOTH need to be tied to a tree for a week without food or water, & in the hot sun! This is one of the cruelest acts of animal cruelty I have ever seen, & how this dog will act whenever he hears noises is yet to be seen, & he could be affected for the rest of his life!! These people should NEVER again be allowed to own a pet! This is certainly the FATHER FROM HELL!! I’d like to send him there too!
Seriously? She is 13 years old. She needs someone to help guide her and learn empathy, but she is a child being manipulated by her sick father. It may not be too late for her.
Just did a background check and he has been arrested three times for controlled substance and one time for speeding through a construction zone. Very obvious that this piece of shit has no conscientious for even humans much less our furbabies! Nail this SOB to the wall and take that senior baby away from him. A$$HOLE!
Lynne, could you please post a link to the site for background checks? Thanks! Stacy
yes please post so we can share!!!
WHAT a total psychopath. Did any of you listen to his ‘spin’ on the situation? Study sociopaths and psychopaths. THAT is what they do, and when they get caught, they put a spin on the situation, they blatantly LIE about the situation, they downplay the situation…and then they ‘whine’ playing the victim because people are upset with what he did. Ugh!!! It is SO self evident that was done on purpose because…sociopaths get bored and they have to create chaos…in this event, it was to cause his dog emotional harm because he gets a high off of causing pain and suffering. What a fucking prick. Throw the book at this asshole.
He justified what he did which makes the situation more sad. What a mean, mean man.
He’s a total asshole. He has 2 young boys too. His ex-wife is my good friend. He does not pay child support unless she hassles him for it. He’s a jerk to the kids too.
I believe it. People capable of abusing animals are known to go on and abuse children….and even their spouses! It is considered to be part of a mental illness. I hope childrens DHR investigates this man too…for the safety of the kids!
Thank you fur sharing. Hopefully, he’ll be arrested for failure to pay his child support while they have this loser.
Can you get us some personal information of his. A cell phone and email address would be great. It may do him some good for the world to contact him & let him know what we think of his worthless ass.
Does anyone know if this dog has been removed from him?
According to the report from a media consultant it has not. The laws in Georgia did not encourage them removing the dog. It was not physically hurt a great deal, it had shelter and food and water and they wouldn’t remove it. However, if he is convicted, the judge can then remove the dog. It seems horrible because between the date of the case and today, I have a feeling that dog is going to be a target of his frustration. You can see a thread of more than 5,ooo people about the topic on Animal Lives Matter on Facebook.
Arrest him and more importantly take away that poor dog!
Jail him.
Arrest him.
ABSOLUTELY ARREST THIS MAN AND THE PEOPLE WHO LAUGHED AND DID NOTHING TO STOP HIM. THAT POOR DOG, THAT’S NOT HOW YOU TREAT YOUR DOG!!! GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
There’s a difference between lighting fireworks in the vicinity of your dog (which I do NOT condone) and purposefully making your dog that obviously has been emotionally beaten down and KNOWS not to leave that spot stand there while you light the fireworks and back behind the door like a coward knowing good and well your dog is going to have a full blown panic attack. This was done specifically to abuse that poor dog; and if he ISN’T arrested, well then APD isn’t doing their job…. This poor excuse for a human being should never be allowed to have pets again.
well said, pathetic POS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This piece of shit needs a pipe bomb shoved up his ass. Let the dog watch the results. Time to go biblical on idiots like this. Anyone have his home and work address and phone numbers? If so, please message me
1448 Highland Ave NE, Atlanta 30306 ** 404-839-8771
Arrested, charged, punished to the full extent of the law. And take that dog far away from him and give it to someone who will give it the love it deserves.
I want a video of their asses being hauled off to jail with us in the background cheering!
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He just looks like a complete idiot. Him & his wife should be sterilized. Too bad they already procreated.
The dog needs to be removed IMMEDIATELY. That asshat may retaliate and hurt that dog. He needs jail time for animal abuse and to never be allowed to own an animal. EVER. In any county. Also I read his DAUGHTER was videotaping. Great parenting. How ’bout adding some required parenting classes too. Or remove the kid and get her some guidance.
SPOT ON!
I think the wife was taping (which in my opinion is even worse) but the daughter is the one who posted the video to social media & tagged her father 😉
The daughter was taping it and he posted it to social media but lied and said she did
And the piece of shit daughter was laughing on the video. I couldn’t believe a young child (daughter) could be that evil already….another psychopath in the making. It makes me wonder what else have they been doing to that poor pup. Neither of them deserve to own any animal!
I think I had read that the dog was removed from his home.
No…not yet. They legally could not take her. Hopefully they can soon. The dog’s name is Betty.
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You f’n loser! This was deliberate and you deserve to serve time.
Contact the DA’s office and ask for max penalty 470-592-5792
YES, he should! And whoever would do business with this disgrace of a human being should be ashamed of themselves.
Amazing
isn’t it, says he didn’t know it would scare the dog, then why was he doing it to begin with,
what was the point except to scare the dog. He is a realtor so he will
lie about anything. Can’t believe his 13 year old daughter was laughing, his kids
are as warped as he is. Hope her friends find out.
Contact FULTON CO DA DOG IS STILL WITH HIM UNTIL THE COURT DATE
Fulton County Attorney
Address: 136 Pryor St SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: (470) 592-5792
Does anyone know the number it states that number is not a correct number.
Paul Howard District Atty 404-612-4981
http://www.atlantada.org/
Thy these, Phone: (404) 612-4981
After 5pm (404) 224-3230 (Complaint Room)
YES YES YES Court date is JULY 26th REMOVE HIS CHILDREN TOO. Not surprising he is a realtor too. They are lower than lawyers. Maybe no one will want to use him anymore, I hope not.
This is disgusting. That dog needs to go to someone who will love him and not think torchering him is funny. This jack hole needs to go to jail
Aside from the ethical, moral issues of animal abuse, what company would employ someone with such poor judgment, lack of empathy and general disregard of others? If he gets off for animal abuse lets at least hope his employer cans him.
He is the President. Hopefully, Phoenix Realty will feel the impact of this douchebag’s actions and dry up – much like his impotent little nut sacks.
At the very least we should all send emails stating that we will publicize where this person works and ask people to protest by not using their services. A few thousand contacts and he’ll lose that position fast. Threaten their resources…that works.
EXACTLY!!!!!
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The SOB SHOULD NEVER HAVE A PET AND SHOULD LOSE HIS REAL ESTATE LICENSE!
What kind of person thinks scaring an animal is funny?
Yes he should be arrested. My dog sat in my lap off and on for three damn days while fireworks were going off. Scared out of her little mind. Why have a dog if that’s how you’re going to treat them. How could you find that funny. Please charge him and take away any animals he might have.
This guy needs his sissy ass kicked over and over again. So does the bitch who is laughing. I have a feeling he’s going to get everything he deserves and more though. It won’t be enough, but I have a feeling he will come to regret this big time!
The female laughing is his 13 year old daughter! That is so disturbing!
This is disgusting hes a POS shot disgusting for a human being maybe he would like a firecracker up his ass that dog is terrified he should not be aloud to own a pet rock that dog needs to be removed from his care he needs to be charged and put in jail for this no animal should be subjected to this cruelty CHARGE HIM AND TAKE THIS POOR DOG FROM HIM HE DESERVES MUCH BETTER also charge the person filming it also they are just as GUILTY… YOU ARE A DISGRACE I HOPE YOU LOSE YOUR JOB I WOULD NEVER WANT TO BUY A HOME FROM AN ANIMAL ABUSER..
Yes take them to Jail.. POS
Idiot! Cruel and abusive idiot. Please find this dog a loving home.
Arrest him.
Do not allow him to every own any animal again.
Take his kids, it may not be too late for them to be deprogrammed so they don’t wind up like their loser father.
What a jerk.
Stupid should hurt.
He is a pathetic excuse for a human being. The dog was CLEARLY terrified, while William and his wife (the one laughing and videoing) find it unbelievably humorous. Both of the pieces of shits deserve jail time and I pray they never own another animal again. They can’t speak for themselves – if we aren’t their voice, who will be?
I have heard that this guy’s a real piece of shit, from those who know him but now I can see it for myself he has abused animals in the past he kicked his ex-wife small dog and broke her hip several years ago he needs to be punished and never be able to have an animal again
If possible, you need to share that with animal control so they can investigate it and have it as evidence. You don’t have to get involved…just anonymously tell them and they will investigate. Proving he has a pattern of abuse will help the judge order him not to have animals ever again.
I have already been in contact with a local reporter who is investigating the case so she is on it we have further documentation of previous animal abuse that she is going to have in her possession very soon so he’s going down
YAY so glad to hear this. A little bright spot.
This hits close to home for me in a lot of ways. Not only am I one degree of separation from this asshole but I’m a professional pet sitter and this is completely reprehensible Behavior and should be punished to the fullest extent of the law and if I can assist in that I will do so cuz I know more about this guy than I care to, this is just scraping the surface
One degree of separation? You live near him? Sorry to hear …and glad you’re a sitter. I am a rescuer…or used to be. I’m not doing it right now but I have 6 rescues with me at the moment so I guess I’m still rescuing . lol
Not only do I live near him I am very close to someone that has to deal with him regularly I should just leave it at that. Cuz if he reads this I don’t want to give him any ammunition. He doesn’t know me but I’m sure he knows of me as I do him
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there is a little flag an – on the far right of where you’ve written, you can’t see it until you roll over it with your mouse. I don’t know if you can delete, but you can collapse the comment so it isn’t seen.
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He brought this all on himself he has no right to lash out at anybody for saying anything or doing anything because this is all on him. He had his daughter record it and he posted it. He told the reporter his daughter posted it and that’s a lie I know that for a fact so he deserves what comes to him.
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Not his wife. It’s his 13 year old daughter.
He’s runs a boot camp for psychopaths in training, it would seem.
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That video is just disgusting. Dogs are no supposed to be near fireworks. They frighten them. The noises are terrible for their ears. It causes anxiety and fear. The man backed away from the fireworks and put a door in-between himself for safety but let his dog potentially get hurt. He does not deserve to be a pet owner. We are supposed to make the right decisions for our animals cause they can’t do it for themselves. I work with dogs and this is just sad.
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Dude looks like a huge cuck. Just beat his ass and move on to the next circle jerk.