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2022, Adoption, SOCIAL MEDIA
Desperate dogs beat the odds to live happy life with loving Aiken family
15
Feb
Feb
Both Dante (left) and Maggie were adopted from the Aiken County Animal Shelter. Dante was born with a life-threatening birth defect and Maggie was found eating garbage to survive.
2022, Dogs, Foster, fostering, FOTAS, neglected pets, News, PUPPIES, Volunteers
Angels work together to foster, save orphaned puppies
09
Feb
Feb
On January 5, a woman brought seven puppies to the Aiken County Animal Shelter. Their mother had been hit by a car and didn’t survive. They arrived with umbilical cords […]
2022, animal care education, Bully Dogs, County Animal Control, County animal laws, County tethering ordinance, Dogs, FOTAS, News
County Animal Shelter is a resource, not just a destination
24
Jan
Jan
Most people only think of the Aiken County Animal Shelter as a place to bring lost or unwanted pets for rehoming. But it is much more than that. Through its […]
2022, Adoption, Dogs, FOTAS, kennel stress, News, Pibbles, Shelter staff, SOCIAL MEDIA, Volunteers
Longest shelter resident Christopher finds his dream home
18
Jan
Jan
Christopher had us worried. The two-year-old, 66-pound, mixed breed known for his soulful eyes, mahogany brindle coat and sweet personality was showing signs of kennel stress. He was sleeping too […]
2022, Dogs, Foster, fostering, FOTAS, kennel stress, News, Volunteers
Fostering saves lives, helps homeless pets get adopted
17
Jan
Jan
When you put a leash on Little Bit, he wouldn’t move. The 28-pound, tan Terrier mix just shook and gazed up at you with a forlorn look on his face. […]
2021, Dogs, FOTAS, kennel stress, Volunteer, Volunteers
Pioneer volunteer Procter: ‘Nothing beats the joy of seeing animals adopted’
03
Jan
Jan
We have countless wonderful volunteers who serve important roles at the shelter. Some greet people in our lobby, some help with events, some foster, others walk dogs or help with […]
2021, Adoption, Bully Dogs, Dogs, Pibbles, SELECTING A PET
Consider adopting the dog who’s been at the shelter the longest
03
Jan
Jan
A funny thing happened with two of the dogs we adopted from the Aiken County Animal Shelter that made us think that we are on to something. We like to […]
2021, Adoption, DOGGIE DATES, Doggie Day Out, SELECTING A PET
Why you should adopt your next dog or cat from the County Shelter
29
Dec
Dec
The Aiken County Animal Shelter takes in more than 4,000 pets a year and these homeless dogs and cats need community members to adopt them and save their lives. But […]