The Humane Society of Dillon County will meet on Tuesday, September 20,  at 7:00 p.m. in the front meeting room of the Dillon Wellness Center.
The Humane Society of Dillon County has been very active during the summer of 2016 even though regular meetings were suspended until September.
In June, representatives of the Humane Society appeared before the Dillon County Council and asked for improvements at the Dillon County Animal Shelter.  Promises and agreements were made, and although some improvements still are not in place, hopefully more improvements will be made in the near future, such as cat patios, cages in the front room of the shelter, and the new building insulated for heating and cooling.
Cases of animal cruelty and neglect abound during the hot months and that was the case this summer.
Members of the Humane Society worked closely with complainants about neglect, and a caring citizen purchased a tarp for dogs exposed to the direct July sun.
The Humane Society and Douglas Pernell, the Administrator of the Dillon County Animal Shelter, worked closely to insure that those dogs were protected from the searing sun. Other complainants included dogs on chains without sustenance, and food was purchased by the Humane Society to insure that these poor dogs were fed.
Every person in the county should be aware that there are laws against animal cruelty and neglect.  
Although difficult to enforce because of the wording of the law, the Humane Society of Dillon County encourages everyone to call the following numbers to report  animal abuse or neglect when seen: 843-841-3707. In the City of Dillon, call Geno Bowman at 843-774-0183. The Sheriff’s Office number is 843-774-1432 or call 911 and ask for a non-emergency number.
It has been documented that there is a direct correlation between children witnessing animal cruelty and then becoming abusive, violent citizens.  Notably, Commissioner New York City Police Department Bill Bratten has partnered with the American Society of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals to prevent animal cruelty in New York City. He states that people who hurt animals very often hurt people. He also states that NYC’s enforcement of animal cruelty is a reflection of their core integrity.
In recent months, Dillon County has been portrayed as one of the most violent and threatening counties in the country.
Perhaps it is time for citizens of Dillon County to address these dreadful statistics and make an effort to eliminate the violence that is occurring within our boundaries. We as citizens of Dillon County should take a stand and protest the violence and neglect of animals that surrounds us.
Will you attend our September meeting of the Humane Society of Dillon County and join us as we strive to improve the lives of all the homeless animals of Dillon County?
Again, our meeting is Tuesday, September 20, at 7:00 p.m. at the Dillon Wellness Center.