In Union County, South Carolina, two women allegedly poured gasoline on a dog and set it on fire — a horrific act that ended the animal’s life in agony. While arrests have been made, justice demands more than punishment. True accountability means ensuring this kind of cruelty can never happen again.
Authorities must impose a lifetime ban on animal ownership and mandatory mental health counseling for those charged. Such violence reflects deep psychological distress and an absence of empathy — issues that punishment alone cannot fix. Allowing offenders to care for animals again risks repeating the cycle of suffering.
Sign the petition now to urge the Union County Sheriff’s Office and South Carolina lawmakers to take decisive action. The dog who died deserves justice — and every animal deserves protection from such cruelty…