I came into work one morning several months ago to find that Animal Control had brought in a medium-sized, black dog who could not stand up. After examination, I found […]
Category Archives: neglected pets
2020, Bully Dogs, Chained dogs, Dogs, kennel stress, neglected pets, News, Pibbles
The Forgotten Aiken County Shelter Dogs: Colt, Loki & Lucy
31
Aug
Aug
The Aiken County Animal Shelter has enjoyed some amazing adoptions in the past few months. People were home on quarantine, and it was the perfect time to adopt. But now […]
2020, animal abuse, ANIMAL CRUELTY, Chained dogs, Dogs, FOTAS, neglected pets, News, SOCIAL MEDIA
Frightened, Sad Shelter Dog Reminds Us We Can Still Make a Difference
23
Jul
Jul
At a time when we might feel helpless in a world out of control, Kai’s story reminds us we can still make a difference. His fear also hits home. There’s […]
2020, animal abuse, ANIMAL CRUELTY, Chained dogs, coronavirus crisis, County Animal Control, County animal laws, County tethering ordinance, FOTAS, neglected pets, News
Community Outreach More Vital than Ever During Difficult Times
30
Jun
Jun
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 […]
2020, ANIMAL CRUELTY, Chained dogs, County Animal Control, Dogs, Dr. Lisa Levy, FOTAS, injured animals, neglected pets, News
Animal Cruelty: If You See Something, Say Something
12
May
May
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, […]
2020, Bully Dogs, County Animal Control, Dogs, Dr. Lisa Levy, Foster, fostering, FOTAS, neglected pets, News
A Tale of the Crooked Little Puppy
27
Apr
Apr
Animal Control brought in a puppy one morning and said there was something wrong with his front legs. I was in surgery so could not look at him immediately but […]
2020, Demodex, Dogs, Foster, fostering, FOTAS, kennel stress, neglected pets, News
Fostering Helps Save Dogs Rescued from Hoarding Situation
26
Apr
Apr
In early February, the shelter received a large group of dogs from a hoarding situation. These poor canines were not only fearful, but also emaciated, covered in fleas — and […]
2020, Adoption, Dogs, FOTAS, neglected pets, News, Volunteer
A FOTAS Love Story: Fate and the Redemptive Power of Love
07
Apr
Apr
This week’s story is one about serendipity—a series of coincidental and seemingly unrelated events and encounters that resulted in happy good fortune for a scared, abandoned dog and a man […]
2020, animal abuse, Chained dogs, County animal laws, Dogs, fostering, FOTAS, injured animals, neglected pets, News
The Discarding of Countless Litters in Our Community Is Sad and Unacceptable
24
Mar
Mar
“We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals.” — Immanuel Kant Last month, a very kind couple arrived at the shelter with a litter of […]
2020, Demodex, Foster, fostering, FOTAS, kennel stress, neglected pets, News
Fosters Needed for Shelter Dogs with Demodectic Mange
17
Feb
Feb
They arrive at the Aiken County Animal Shelter (ACAS) with patches of fur missing – and sometimes even completely bald, with red, scaly skin — but through fostering and treatment, […]