READER’S VIEW: Statewide registry of animal abusers needed to protect pets and people

Editorial: SC doesn't have to let animal abusers keep hurting more pets, and we shouldn't

Most people would never dream of abusing or even neglecting our pets, but there are exceptions, and South Carolina doesn't do much of anything to prevent those horrible exceptions from repeating.

READER’S VIEW: Statewide registry of animal abusers needed to protect pets and people

We have an obligation as a government to protect all members of our family, including those who have no voice: our companion animals. Unfortunately, there are some individuals who do not see the value of such life, resulting in animal abuse, cruelty and neglect, which occur far too often, leading to unnecessary pain and suffering to animals. Sadly, we’re seeing brutal cases of animal cruelty and neglect again and again. I was proud to be the dri…