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10/16/2026

Please sign this petition. We need stronger penalties NOW for animal cruelty in South Carolina!

Support Riley’s Act (H​.​5090) & Strengthen Animal Neglect Laws in South Carolina

10/16/2026

🐾 Know the Ordinance: Tethering & Shelter! 🐾

October is National Animal Safety and Protection Month, a time to raise awareness about animal welfare, responsible pet ownership, and the prevention of animal abuse, neglect, and accidents. 💙

In honor of this month, Lexington County Animal Services is sharing information about Lexington County Ordinance 10-42, which outlines important requirements for tethering dogs and providing proper outdoor shelter. These rules cover tethering time limits, appropriate equipment, access to shelter, and protection from extreme weather. 🐶

📢 Take a moment to review the flyer, learn the requirements, and share this post to help spread awareness throughout Lexington County!

Together, we can help keep our pets safe and protected! 🐾💙

10/13/2026

Not every dog gets equal attention at the shelter. 🐾

First impressions on the adoption floor often dictate who gets noticed first, but the factors that make a dog "harder to adopt" in a high-stress shelter usually have nothing to do with how wonderful they’ll be once they're home.

From lighting challenges and unfair breed stereotypes to sheer size or kennel anxiety, so many incredible dogs are left waiting simply because of things outside their control.

Before your next shelter visit, and consider giving one of these underdogs a second look—they often turn out to be the most devoted companions you could ever ask for. ❤️

10/13/2026

10/11/2026

10/10/2026

October
❤️Pitbull Awareness Month🎃🐾🐾

Pit Bull dogs have a long road to adoption, often thwarted by prejudices, laws and bans. Yet, would you be surprised to learn that pits are the number one dog being bred in America? That’s right – the dogs that have the hardest time finding homes are also experiencing a baby boom of overpopulation.
It is estimated that there are 3-5 million pit bulls in the U.S. The term ‘Pit Bull’ encompasses mainly three breeds of dog: the American Pit Bull Terrier, the American Staffordshire Terrier, and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier. Considered a ‘bully breed’ and subject to breed specific legislation, they are by far the most euthanized breed
Debates rage over the validity of accusations against them but one thing is certain….they are being killed in shelters at shocking rates.
Pit bulls and pit bull mixes average about 33% of shelter intakes nationally, but in large cities the numbers are as high as 40%-65%. About 75% of municipal shelters euthanize pit bulls immediately upon intake, without them ever having any chance at adoption. Those that are offered for adoption are usually the first chosen for euthanasia when overcrowding forces the shelter’s hand and decisions have to be made.
Studies estimate that up to 1 million pits are euthanized per year, or 2,800 per day. Some estimates are up to double that number. In the Los Angeles area alone, 200 per day are put to sleep. A study by the organization Animal People reports a 93% euthanasia rate for pit bulls and only one in 600 pits finding a forever home. -
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