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Lowcountry Animal Cruelty and Local Solutions | Charleston News
Animal cruelty in the Lowcountry is escalating, sparking urgent calls for stronger protections. South Carolina ranks dead last in animal welfare laws, leaving communities vulnerable to preventable suffering. From homes choked with waste to a massive Georgetown County rescue of 120 dogs—plus 125 found dead—advocates are pushing back. Despite pleas for help, weak state laws and limited enforcement mean intervention often comes too late. The solution? Local action. Counties are drafting strict ordinances: limits on tethering, weather protections, minimum space rules, and clearer definitions of…
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