Two women in Union County, South Carolina, have been arrested after committing an unthinkable act of cruelty – pouring gasoline on a dog and setting it on fire. The dog died in agony. This horrifying act of violence should never have happened, and the people responsible must never be allowed to harm another animal again.
Sign the petition to demand a lifetime ban on animal ownership and mandatory mental health counseling for the individuals charged in this case.
While they will likely face charges, that alone is not enough. This kind of violence signals deeper psychological distress and a total lack of empathy – issues that cannot be resolved through punishment alone. Compassionate accountability means protecting animals and addressing the root causes of cruelty through professional intervention.
These people are unfit to care for animals, and authorities must ensure they are permanently banned from ownership. Without such measures, the cycle of violence could continue, putting more animals at risk.
Sign the petition to demand that the Union County Sheriff's Office and South Carolina lawmakers ensure lifetime bans and mandatory counseling for those responsible. Justice for the dog who suffered must also mean preventing future cruelty.
