Category Archives: News

Give a Dog a Short Break from Shelter Noise, Stress

Scrappy, a lovable and social dog, exhibited a new behavior that worried us at the Aiken County Animal Shelter (ACAS). This dog, who loves people, stopped coming to us in […]

July 4th Celebrations Can Result in Terrified, Lost Dogs & Cats

On the Monday following July 4th weekend, the phones at the Aiken County always blow up with calls from citizens who have lost their dogs or cats because the animals […]

Community Outreach More Vital than Ever During Difficult Times

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 […]

Olympic Events Make Puppy Fostering Fun and Entertaining – Try It!

The first morning I opened the door to the room of our four 4-week-old foster puppies, the tiny bundles yipped, licked and fell all over each other to climb into […]

Adapting to Pandemic Crisis Leads to Positive Changes

The Coronavirus crisis blindsided us all. Suddenly leaving our homes was dangerous, masks covering our nose and mouth became necessary, restaurants and small businesses were forced to shut down, and […]

Home to Home Program more critical than ever during coronavirus crisis and kennel enclosure project

These are strange times we are all living in, with organizations adjusting to uncharted waters — and the Aiken County Animal Shelter is no exception. Adoptions are by appointment, taking […]

Maggie’s Wagging Tail and Furry Face Are a Balm for Difficult Times

If it’s true miracles happen when they’re least expected, maybe it’s not so surprising what happened to a Pointer-mix named Maggie. How, with the whole world hijacked by the COVID […]

Successful Pet Adoptions Are Made During Pandemic

Despite the coronavirus crisis, the Aiken County Animal Shelter continues to adopt out homeless animals in need. The shelter is temporarily closed to the public, but folks can visit and […]

Animal Cruelty: If You See Something, Say Something

Animal cruelty comes in many forms and is more common than we want to believe. It can be seen in such diverse ways as physical abuse, neglect of basic care, […]