Recently a woman contacted us from out of state and informed us that her brother, an Aiken County resident, had passed away from cancer. He left behind two dogs that he loved, and his parents were driving from far away each day to feed them.
We tried to find them a home together by posting them on Home to Home, a rehoming online service that we offer on our FOTAS website. Unfortunately, weeks passed and the dogs still had not found a home – so a family member brought the bonded pair to the Aiken County Animal Shelter.
These dogs are amazingly sweet! They are so grateful for the love and care given by the volunteers and staff members. They are older which doesn’t help their adoption chances. They are also larger dogs, which doesn’t appeal to some adopters. The thing is…they are spectacular dogs and they deserve better. Their owner loved them, and we can see why. These two just want to please people. They are gentle and loving and we are hoping to find them a home (or homes) soon.
This is the description the woman, Kathy, wrote about the two dogs:
“Phantom and Ghost are really sweet dogs needing a new loving home now. Phantom is about 11 years old. He loves to love on people and is easily excited to see you, though a bit softer in his golden years. Ghost is about 8 years old. She is a happy and energetic one.
They take commands of sitting and staying well, and respond great to treats, particularly tuna and chicken. They both take quickly to strangers and have a lot of love to give.
When my brother lived in his house, they were inside/outside dogs. My parents have been doing what they can to provide food and water during this difficult time, but cannot sustain this and are unable to provide them with the long-term love and attention they need and deserve as precious beings.
My brother rescued them years ago, at different times, when they were younger and gave them a lot of his love. He shared with me how much he loves his ‘pups’ about a week before he passed. I told him I was going to make sure they would be well-cared for, which seemed to soothe his mind a lot. I want to honor this moment with my brother. I live far away, so at this time I am working with FOTAS (an incredible organization!) to find these sweethearts a beautiful, forever home, where they will be cherished for as long as they live.
Phantom and Ghost have been through a lot and deserve a new home that supports them the best. They are sweet companions. This is a difficult process to go through, and a lot gets stirred up for many people, but right now I am needing to give my energy and trust to them having a beautiful home together.
We are willing to transport Phantom and Ghost outside of the Aiken, SC/Southeast area, depending on location and circumstances. We would really love them to be adopted together, for their overall health and well-being.”
Please stop by the County Shelter to meet Phantom and Ghost. If you have any questions or need more information about them, call (803) 642-1537 or email us at info@fotasaiken.org.
Their lives are in our hands.
By Kathy Cagle, FOTAS Programs Coordinator
