Bella came to the Aiken County Animal Shelter very scared, very shy and shut down. She never made a peep, she just walked slowly avoiding much eye contact. Then a wonderful woman came in and spent time with Bella, she felt a connection and we are so happy to hear how things are going!
“Bella is doing SO WELL!!! She is amazing with our 3 young children and 2 older dogs. She eats like a champ, goes potty outside, happy and healthy! She loves to run and play and even just lay in the fenced in yard sunbathing. Loves toys and treats. Also loves her naps lol!” – Jennifer
Sugar Plum (now Holly) was brought to us as an owner surrender. She was pretty sad to be left behind but it didn’t take long to find her new amazing home!
“Sugar Plum was renamed Holly. She has been amazing. Everything is good so far! Toby is my only male cat. Based on the photo he is happy with his girl Holly.” – Rachel
Darla came to the shelter as a stray and she was so scared. She would sit in the back of her kennel shaking. However when it came time for playgroups she would get really excited to play with the other dogs. Slowly she started to trust us. Michelle was so sweet and offered to foster her over the Christmas holiday. Darla never came back, she found her home:
“Darla is doing marvelous. She is eating well and really starting to open up. She has already gotten established with my vet and received a clean bill of health. We couldn’t be more pleased to have her as part of the family. She loves to play ball and has warmed up nicely to her little sisters.” – Michelle
Beetlejuice was a super social, sweet kitten that came to us as a stray. He took weeks to find a home which was baffling to all of us! This little guy would meow and reach out for attention!
“He’s doing amazing. My bull terrier and him get along great, and play well together, he actually hates when she is in the crate. We even took him on a road trip back to Baltimore and he did amazing. He’s definitely gotten more confident and playful. At night when I’m cooking he loves to run out of the dark and try to scare me before me begs to be picked up. Also carries his little toys around the entire house and will sometimes play fetch too. He’s eating well too, uses his litter box perfectly, picked up what he can and can’t scratch on very fast as well. He fits in perfectly and everyone loves him.” – Danny
There are many more wonderful dogs and cats at the shelter. Come and adopt yours so you can tell us your adoption testimonial!
Their lives are in our hands.
By Kathy Cagle, FOTAS Programs Coordinator