If you are looking for a canine companion, the Aiken County Animal Shelter has a great variety of dogs looking for loving homes. There are strays and surrendered dogs of many different breeds, sizes, colors, shapes and personalities waiting for a path to a better life.
When people visit the County Shelter, they often are surprised to see so many wonderful candidates available for adoption. They are shocked that some of our best looking and well-behaved dogs are strays that nobody came to claim as their own.
“This dog can’t be a stray,” they’ll comment. “How could someone let a dog like this get away?”
Good question. But the reason is simple. Most of the dogs we receive at the shelter did nothing wrong. In the case of strays, their owners either lost track of them or abandoned them. These dogs didn’t end up here because they weren’t pretty enough or couldn’t sit on command. Their owners were having difficulties or exhibiting bad behavior. Not them.
In the case of surrendered pets, these pups are often just victims of circumstance. Their owners suddenly face financial troubles, personal issues, medical obstacles or housing problems. Wonderful pets also are surrendered to the County when their owners pass away.
Top dogs available for adoption
The Shelter currently has a number of outstanding dogs available for adoption, including:
German Shepherd Mia: Friendly German Shepherd Mia is new to the County Animal Shelter, so she is still adjusting to her new surroundings. However, she is doing well and slowly getting to know the staff and volunteers. Mia is one year old, 52 pounds and was brought in as a starving stray.
Chihuahua Chule: Two-year-old, 16-pound Chule is a handsome devil and extremely sweet. He was found as a stray but loves the staff. This boy has a shiny black coat with white markings.
Retriever Heath: Sweet, handsome Heath is 4 years old, 50 pounds and super athletic. The poor guy was found abandoned. Someone tied him to a stop sign and left him. However, he is ready to find a loving forever home. Easily the smartest dog on the adoption floor, Heath is a dog who likes to stay busy and active.
Retriever puppies Don, Prancer and Dasher:
These adorable, 3-month-old siblings are black with white markings. They’re about 15 pounds now, so they will be at least 50 pounds when full grown.
German Shorthaired Pointer Martha: This 7-year-old, 63-pound doggo is incredibly sweet and sociable. She’s had a hard life but adores people and gets along with friendly dogs. She walks nicely on a leash and has a soft, tri-color coat.
The County Shelter also has a wonderful Retriever named Enzo; Presley, an awesome Coon Hound; and Macklyn, a handsome brindle Shepherd mix.
Our staff can help you find your match
Our adoption counselors will help you find the right dog for your wants and needs. You don’t need to make an appointment. Just stop by! Dogs and puppies are $35, cats and kittens just $10. All of our adoptable pets are vaccinated, microchipped & fixed. The Aiken County Animal Shelter’s hours are 11:00 to 5:00 Mon. through Fri., 11:00-4:30 on Sat. and closed Sun.
Their lives are in our hands.
By Bob Gordon, FOTAS Communications Director
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