Pretty Boy came to the Aiken County Animal Shelter as a stray dog. He immediately won over the staff with his good looks and cuddly charm! He was calm, quiet and polite from the start.
Larger male dogs often get overlooked. Adopters worry about size, temperament and ‘marking furniture.’
This is really sad because if you ask any of the shelter staff and volunteers, the big boys are the biggest lovers! They want to please, most are housebroken and home ready!=
Pretty Boy came to us knowing commands and having the best manners. He sat for weeks with no lookers.
We posted a video of Pretty Boy on Facebook showing him sit when asked and just being his adorable self! Days later the sweetest young couple arrived from Maine! They had called the shelter asking questions about personality after being drawn to the dog in the video. They did what many won’t, they got in the car and came to save him!
Rebecca has since followed up with us to share how things are going:
“Some updates on “Pretty Boy” – Now Gus
He’s settling in very well – he and Tank (dog) are aquatinted and will be integrating this week.
He’s met most of the family here and loves everyone – and they love him.
He spends most days in with mom (Bex) on his bed in front of the stove.
He’s doing very well – we couldn’t be happier.”
Everyone wants to be a hero but only some truly make the cut! We are so grateful for those that travel for a homeless dog or cat. Those that can see the innocence by watching a video and stepping up to make the trip!
Aiken County has a major pet overpopulation crisis on our hands. Knowing that people across the country want our dogs gives us hope that we can continue to save every adoptable pet! Continue to share the posts on Facebook and Instagram, FOTAS Aiken. It’s working!
Their lives are in our hands.
By Kathy Cagle, FOTAS Programs Coordinator