STRONGER LAWS NEEDED IN S.C. TO PROTECT ANIMALS AND PEOPLE

January 20, 2021 - Jayce was killed by a stray, unaltered Pit Bull.

June 13, 2021 - Shamar was killed by a pack of stray, unaltered dogs, three of which were Pit Bulls.

SCALC Members: - Pawmetto Lifeline - The Animal Mission - No-Kill South Carolina - Humane Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals - Florence Area Humane Society - SPCA Albrecht Center for Animal Welfare - Partners in Animal Care - Beaufort County Animal Services

The mission of the South Carolina Animal Legislative Coalition (SCALC) is to advance legislation to effectively prevent animal cruelty in the state of South Carolina. We employ the services of a professional consultant and work together to address legislation that will assist us in reaching our mission.

Our top priority in 2022 is protecting the Pit Bull type breed that is being discriminated against the most and dying at the highest rates in our shelters.

Jayce’s Law/H4094

Highlights: • Encourages Pit Bull type dog owners to spay or neuter their Pit Bulls. (What animal lover would oppose spaying and neutering?) • Does not force any owner to spay or neuter their dog. If an owner wants to maintain their unaltered dog, they must simply pay a registration fee. The intent is to save Pit Bull type dogs, the most vulnerable animals in our shelters dying at the highest rate of any canine breed in our shelters. • 1/3 of all dog bites in South Carolina are from Pit Bulls. Studies show that approximately 2/3 of dog bites occur by unaltered dogs. • While the bill is specific to Pit Bulls, it is in no way a “breed ban” and offers humane, life-saving solutions for these dogs without burdening taxpayers. • There is an overpopulation issue of Pit Bull type dogs in our state. It is impossible to adopt out all of them. Spaying and neutering is the only humane way to save them.

Help us save the Pit Bull type dogs! Be their voice when we call for your support!

Libby Hagins