TAKE ACTION NOW!
The solution lies outside of the municipal shelters.
End the needless euthanasia of dogs and cats in our Lexington County and Richland/City municipal shelters.
Tell your Council members to VOTE in support of a Mandatory Microchipping and Spay/Neuter Ordinance for cats and dogs over 6 months of age.
CALL, TEXT, EMAIL, WRITE as if it were your life on the line!
CLICK HERE for contact information for the City and Richland/Lexington Council members.
FACT:
The Midlands has the highest euthanasia rate in the state for Dogs.
DEMAND CHANGE!
TALKING POINTS
- The ordinance is complaint driven
- No one expects Animal Control to go door to door.
- Funding is NOT the issue.
- Pawmetto Lifeline will spay/neuter/microchip any high-risk (large breed mix dog or adult cat) that has been issued a citation.
We recognize that there are some instances where mandatory spay/neuter would not be appropriate. These exceptions are outlined below:
- Any owner or caretaker of a pet can furnish a statement by a licensed veterinarian that for medical reasons the spay or neuter procedure is not appropriate at this time.
- Any owner or caretaker of one (1) or more purebred pet(s) who can furnish proof of participation in at least three nationally recognized conformation or obedience shows within the past 12 months. This is to include pets registered through the American Kennel Club (AKC) or United Kennel Club (UKC).
- Any dog trained and certified to be a service dog for its owner. Proof of training and certification may be requested and reviewed by the Animal Services Director.
- Any dog trained and certified to be used for hunting is exempt from this section. Proof of training and certification may be requested and reviewed by the Animal Services Director.
Animal Control does NOT seize the dog or cat.
The citation is not dismissed unless there is proof of sterilization. Meaning, Animal Control will NOT drop the citation if the pet disappears or is taken to a shelter following a citation.
Please make at least 2 attempts to call, text, email and write our Council members.
If you don’t reach them, please leave several things in your message:
- Your Name
- Where you live in SC
- That you want them to VOTE in support of a mandatory microchipping and spay/neuter ordinance for dogs and cats.
- Best way to reach you.
