Chocolate ‘Bunnies’!


One of my favorite treats in Easter baskets over the years has always been chocolate bunnies. There is just something special about that beautiful chocolate treat!

For some reason chocolate isn’t quite as special as it used to be. I guess with age comes the ability to buy sweet treats whenever we want them. But what if you could get an even better chocolate treat? Like a chocolate doggy?

Right now we have three gorgeous chocolate dogs at the Aiken County Animal Shelter. Each one has lovely manners, and each is sweeter than any chocolate bunny you could find in a basket.

Take Bodhi, for example. This sweet boy is incredibly friendly and clearly wants to be your best friend. He sits and gazes up at you, hoping for a cuddle or a kiss. Bodhi has been wonderful with the children who visit the shelter, he’s house trained, and he truly is just as sweet as can be.

Then there is Bruno, who is absolutely dreamy. He is quiet, gentle, and happiest sitting beside you on the sofa for a nap. Bruno clearly was once someone’s beloved pet, even though he arrived at the shelter as a stray. He is house trained and already knows commands like “sit” and “down.” Our volunteers adore this handsome “bunny.”

And finally there is Captain, the oldest of all the chocolate bunnies. Caspian is another well-mannered dog with excellent cuddling skills. He is clean, knows commands, and loves spending time with people. Captain is nine years old and grateful for love and rope toys, they are his favorite! See a trend here? These dogs are good dogs—wonderful, loving pets who are simply waiting for a home.

So maybe this year, instead of only indulging in chocolate and jelly beans, consider adopting a chocolate “bunny” of your own. One that will fill your heart for years, not just your belly for an hour.

Their Lives Are In Our Hands.

By Kathy Cagle, FOTAS Programs Coordinator