Speak directly to your lawmakers

Make a respectful case for Bowie’s Act.

Use the official South Carolina Legislature directory to identify the state representative and senator who serve your district, then share why companion-animal recognition matters to you.

Official directory

Find your South Carolina legislators

The official South Carolina Legislature directory can help you locate your state representative and senator. Keep their names and contact details handy before you reach out.

Open the official legislator directory

Email script

A message you can make your own

Subject: Please support discussion of Bowie’s Act

Dear Representative/Senator [Last Name],

I am a constituent from [City or County], and I am writing to ask you to support discussion of Bowie’s Act.

Companion animals are part of our families, and I believe South Carolina should consider a distinct legal status that recognizes that bond while preserving responsible care, public safety, licensing, veterinary treatment, and humane-treatment obligations.

Please consider learning more about Bowie’s Act and supporting a thoughtful legislative conversation about companion animals in South Carolina.

Thank you for your service to our community.

Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Address or ZIP Code]

Copy this script into your email and personalize it.

Call script

A short, respectful call

Hello, my name is [Your Name], and I am a constituent from [City or County].

01I am calling to ask Representative/Senator [Last Name] to support discussion of Bowie’s Act.
02The proposal asks South Carolina to consider a distinct legal status for companion animals while preserving responsible care, public safety, and animal-welfare obligations.
03Please let the Representative/Senator know that this issue matters to me and that I would appreciate their support for a thoughtful legislative conversation.

Thank you for taking my message. May I ask that you share it with the Representative/Senator?

Helpful outreach

A few ways to make your outreach count

Identify yourself as a constituent

Share your city, county, or ZIP Code so the office knows you live in the district.

Use your own words

The scripts are a starting point. A brief personal reason for caring about companion animals can make your message more meaningful.

Keep it respectful

Thank staff members for their time and focus on a clear, constructive request for consideration.