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NEW COUNTY SHELTER
SHELTER HISTORY
The Aiken County Animal Shelter was built in 1990 as a result of the government’s responsibility for animal control. It was designed to hold 100 dogs and cats and is obligated to hold each animal for five days. For the past ten years, the Shelter has received over 5000 animals each year and now holds over 200 on a daily basis. The staff is dedicated to do the best possible job of caring for the animals, but the reality is that humane care is impossible with the current facility.
There is massive overcrowding. There is no ability to segregate young, sick or old animals. It
has no HVAC system or proper ventilation, has inadequate waste management, and open trench drains causing cross contamination. Even though the majority of the animals at the shelter are adoptable, the majority are euthanized. Over 92% of these unwanted animals were euthanized each year.
The good news is that the number of adoptable animals being saved has increased significantly over the last three years. Even though still unacceptable, the number killed has gone down to 82%. Friends of the Animal Shelter has made significant contributions to lowering this number. FOTAS has supported the overall environment at the shelter by creating programs to increase the health and well-being of the animals and people in this very stressful environment
THE SHELTER PROJECT CONSIDERS
THE ANIMALS FIRST
FOTAS and Aiken County have formed a solid public/private partnership for the betterment of the Aiken County Animal Shelter. Through joint efforts, plans for a new shelter are underway. The new shelter will have adequate space, disease free waste management, and a healthy air system to meet the basic standards of responsible care for the stray and surrendered animals of Aiken County. It will be a happy place to showcase the animals, enhance community involvement, and increase adoptions. Let’s show everyone that the residents of Aiken County understand what Mahatma Gandhi so eloquently said, “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way it animals are treated”
Please donate to our new county animal shelter Building Fund!
In addition to County funding, Private funds are needed to build the quality and size shelter that we so desperately need.
“Rescue, Adopt, Spay/Neuter & Love!”
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FOTAS Aiken is registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Contributions to FOTAS Aiken are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
The FOTAS Aiken's tax identification number is 27-0609272.
FOTAS Aiken is registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Contributions to FOTAS Aiken are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
The FOTAS Aiken's tax identification number is 27-0609272.
