Two Women Arrested for Setting Dog on Fire — Public Demands Justice and Lifetime Animal Ownership Bans
In a horrifying act of cruelty that has shaken the nation, two women in Union County, South Carolina have been arrested for torturing and killing a dog by setting it on fire. According to the Union County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a home on Linersville Road in Buffalo late Friday night after reports that a dog had been doused in gasoline and set ablaze.
Authorities say Cassidi Bailey Hyatt and Jada Dannielle Rogers poured gasoline on the helpless animal before igniting it, killing the dog in one of the most gruesome cases of animal abuse local law enforcement has ever seen. Both women were charged with ill treatment of animals, torture—a felony offense—and booked into the Union County Detention Center, each receiving a $10,000 bond.
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A Crime Beyond Comprehension
Witnesses reported the incident with horror, describing screams and the smell of burning. By the time officers arrived, the dog had succumbed to its injuries. The brutality of the act has sparked outrage not only in South Carolina but across the country, with animal welfare advocates calling for stronger legislation to ensure offenders like Hyatt and Rogers can never again have access to animals.
“This was deliberate, prolonged suffering — the kind of act that points to severe emotional disturbance,” said one local advocate. “We must ensure these individuals receive mandatory mental health treatment and are permanently banned from ever owning animals again.”
The Union County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that an investigation is ongoing. Officials have not released details about what led up to the attack, but advocates say the case highlights the urgent need for reform in how animal cruelty is prosecuted and prevented.
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Beyond Punishment: Breaking the Cycle of Violence
While the two women face criminal charges, experts stress that jail time alone is not enough. “We’ve seen it time and again — untreated animal abusers often go on to commit violence against people,” said a representative from the Care2 advocacy team. “There’s a clear link between animal cruelty and broader patterns of abuse. To protect both animals and communities, we need intervention, not just incarceration.”
The petition demands a lifetime ban on animal ownership, mandatory psychological evaluation and counseling, and statewide reform requiring these measures in all felony cruelty cases. Without such steps, advocates warn, the cycle of violence will continue.
This tragedy isn’t just about one dog — it’s about hundreds more who could suffer if nothing changes. Public pressure is already mounting, and officials are being urged to send a clear message that animal torture will never be tolerated.
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Justice for the Dog Who Suffered in Silence
The dog’s name has not been released, but their story has ignited a wave of compassion and outrage online. Thousands have taken to social media under the hashtag #JusticeForUnionCountyDog, calling for harsher sentences and long-term preventative measures.
This case serves as yet another grim reminder that cruelty toward animals must be met with both punishment and prevention. Compassionate accountability — addressing mental health while enforcing lifetime bans — is the only way to break the pattern.
No animal should ever die in agony at human hands. Together, we can make sure this tragedy sparks the change South Carolina desperately needs.
✊ Sign the Petition to demand lifetime bans, mental health intervention, and real justice for the dog who suffered.
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