By Kristi Antley
“Hope sees the invisible, feels the intangible, and achieves the impossible.” ~Unknown Author
While animal shelters and rescue efforts across South Carolina reflect the values of their respective communities, they each share the fundamental goal of helping vulnerable animals and seeking resources and support to help accomplish that goal. As inhabitants and protectors of our planet, we share an innate responsibility for the care and protection of innocent domestic, exotic, and farm animals. A collective initiative must be taken within our local region to become familiar with neighbors (especially the elderly), extended family and distant relatives, friends, and co-workers to recognize the warning signs of a lack of basic necessities, which often includes pet supplies and care.
The Humane Society South Carolina is one of many animal welfare groups in the Midlands, all of which perform a vital role in addressing many problems we face. This non-profit entity identifies with two of the most crucial issues of today: animal cruelty and overpopulation. Animals (domestic, wild, and livestock) are generally covered by each state’s animal cruelty laws, which vary widely by state and county. Education and prevention are the keys to properly caring for animals and preventing unpleasant situations that lead to animal cruelty and neglect. In addition to assisting law enforcement with investigations, programs, and initiatives, and networking with local entities to remedy immediate, life-threatening emergencies, the Humane Society South Carolina also offers low-cost medications, procedures, preventative services, and healthy solutions to the public. They firmly believe that the mistreatment of animals and the euthanasia of healthy, adoptable animals is unacceptable and must be put to an end.
The Humane Society South Carolina. 405 Greenlawn Drive. Columbia, SC 29209. HumaneSC.org. 803-783-1267
