Category Archives: animal abuse
2021, animal abuse, ANIMAL CRUELTY, Bully Dogs, Dogs, FOTAS, News, Uncategorized
Bait dog Norman overcomes past cruelty, now has good life he deserves
Aug
Norman was picked up by Animal Control in May 2021. He arrived weak, shut down and lifeless. Scars on his face, mangled feet, ribs showing and his teeth filed down. […]
2021, animal abuse, Dogs, FOTAS, kennel stress, neglected pets, News
Unloved, Neglected Pets Kole and Spice Just Need a Chance
Jan
So many of the pets that arrive at the Aiken County Animal Shelter are family ready. One of our foster families contacted me the other day, saying that they couldn’t […]
2020, animal abuse, ANIMAL CRUELTY, Dogs, Dr. Lisa Levy, FOTAS, injured animals, neglected pets, News, surgeries
A Song of Survival: The Ballad of Willie Nelson
Sep
I came into work one morning several months ago to find that Animal Control had brought in a medium-sized, black dog who could not stand up. After examination, I found […]
2020, animal abuse, ANIMAL CRUELTY, Chained dogs, Dogs, FOTAS, neglected pets, News, SOCIAL MEDIA
Frightened, Sad Shelter Dog Reminds Us We Can Still Make a Difference
Jul
At a time when we might feel helpless in a world out of control, Kai’s story reminds us we can still make a difference. His fear also hits home. There’s […]
2020, animal abuse, ANIMAL CRUELTY, Chained dogs, coronavirus crisis, County Animal Control, County animal laws, County tethering ordinance, FOTAS, neglected pets, News
Community Outreach More Vital than Ever During Difficult Times
Jun
While catching up on paperwork early Thursday morning, Patrick Miller, Supervisor of Animal Control in Aiken County’s Code Enforcement Division, is asked what he likes most about his job. “Helping […]
2020, animal abuse, Chained dogs, County animal laws, Dogs, fostering, FOTAS, injured animals, neglected pets, News
The Discarding of Countless Litters in Our Community Is Sad and Unacceptable
Mar
“We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals.” — Immanuel Kant Last month, a very kind couple arrived at the shelter with a litter of […]