Category Archives: Adoption
2022, Adoption, SOCIAL MEDIA
Desperate dogs beat the odds to live happy life with loving Aiken family
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, Adoption, Dogs, FOTAS, kennel stress, News, Pibbles, Shelter staff, SOCIAL MEDIA, Volunteers
Longest shelter resident Christopher finds his dream home
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 […]
2021, Adoption, Bully Dogs, Dogs, Pibbles, SELECTING A PET
Consider adopting the dog who’s been at the shelter the longest
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
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 […]
2021, Adoption, Dogs, News, Service Dogs, Therapy dog certification, Therapy Dogs
Adopted dog Snowflake is now a certified therapy dog
Oct
I am a Great Pyrenees. On July 14, 2020, I was adopted by Biz and Eddie Mann from the Aiken County Animal Shelter (ACAS). At that time, I was way […]
2021, Adoption, Bully Dogs, County Animal Control, Dogs, FOTAS, injured animals, News, surgeries
Shelter Dog Spirit Overcomes Adversity, Hopes for a Forever Home
May
The 27-pound mixed breed female that hobbled out of the roadside woods to greet Patrick Miller, Animal Control Officer, was bringing a lesson to share. Patrick suspected a hit and […]
2021, adopter feedback, Adoption, Cats, Dogs, FOTAS, kittens, News
Four Furry ACAS Alumni Are Living the Good Life with One Family
May
Over the last three years, Robin and Bobby Vaughn have adopted four homeless pets from the Aiken County Animal Shelter (ACAS). This quartet of two kittens, Ripley and Charlee, and […]
Mar
Never say never. That’s something I’ve learned over the years, and it’s something that came into full realization when Hitch entered my orbit. “I saw the cutest little Chihuahua mix […]
2021, adopter feedback, Adoption, Dogs, FOTAS, News, Therapy dog certification, Therapy Dogs
Shelter Dog Replaces Dog of a Lifetime
Feb
FOTAS Programs Coordinator Kathy Jacobs knew Scott Albrecht and Harvey were meant to be together. When she first saw Harvey arrive at the Aiken County Animal Shelter (ACAS), she somehow […]