Folly Beach Community Disturbed by Suspected Act of Animal Cruelty, Reward Offered

Folly Beach Community Disturbed by Suspected Act of Animal Cruelty, Reward Offered

Animal Lovers and Residents Express Concern Over a Worrying Incident

Around Folly Beach, South Carolina, pet owners and animal lovers expressed grave concerns after an act of alleged animal cruelty took place. Skittles, a 7-year-old tabby cat residing on the 300 block of West Hudson Avenue, was found by its owner enduing a ‘haphazard shaving mark and a laceration.’ Following a visit to the veterinarian, a deeper gash on the cat’s inside thigh was discovered, requiring immediate medical attention, including stitches.

Pet Helpers Call for Increased Awareness and Action

Following this incident, Pet Helpers, a local community nonprofit and animal care organization, called for heightened vigilance around the neighborhood. The nonprofit suspects that the incident might be a deliberate act of animal cruelty. Suspecting this is a targeted cruel act, they have now provided a reward of $1,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for this heartbreaking incident.

Carol Linville, founder of Pet Helpers, expressed her deep worry about the malicious act and emphasized the importance of pets in our community.
“This incident is deeply troubling. Our pets are beloved members of our families, and such acts will not be tolerated in our community,” Linville stated.

Police, Community, and Nonprofit Team Up To Solve The Case

Residents are urged to be on high alert, to pay close attention to their pets and stay vigilant about any suspicious activities surrounding animals. Any information regarding this particular case or any similar incidents is encouraged to be reported to the Folly Beach Police Department. Pet Helpers is closely collaborating with the police department to bring the case to a just resolution.

Further information related to this case is requested, and anyone who witnessed the incident is encouraged to contact the Folly Beach Police Department directly at 843-588-7003. The combined efforts of the police, Pet Helpers, and the community are hoped to bring justice to Skittles and prevent any future acts of cruelty in the Folly Beach area.

This troubling incident has shed light on the need for enhanced security and consciousness for pet safety. Residents babd pet lovers alike on Folly Beach are coming together to ensure justice, hoping to keep all animals in the community safe and cruel acts like these absent from their town.

Source: HERE News Network


Author: HERE Charleston

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