Officials with the Aiken County Animal Shelter and its volunteer group, Friends of the Animal Shelter, have issued an urgent call for people to adopt or foster an animal, citing a “crisis mode.”
“We need the community’s help,” said FOTAS President Jennifer Miller. “If you or anyone you know is looking to add a pet to their home, please consider coming to the Aiken County Animal Shelter. We have so many wonderful, sweet dogs who will make terrific canine companions. This is truly one of the best group of dogs we’ve ever had on the adoption floor.”
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Since July 1, the shelter has had 152 more homeless pets brought in, including 21 surrendered by their owners and seven dogs found left behind in an abandoned house. Only 57 have been adopted out this month.
Dogs are being doubled up in kennels. Shelter management said it is trying to avoid making hard decisions, but they need adopters and fosters to ease the overcrowding.
Photos and details of available pets can be viewed at www.FOTASAiken.org
Adoption can be arranged three ways. Call (803) 642-1537 (option #3), email info@fotasaiken.org or visit the shelter at 333 Wire Rd. If you want to foster an animal, call the shelter or email FOTAS.
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The shelter is open 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. It stays open until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. It is open Saturdays 11:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Adoption fees are $35.00 for dogs and $10.00 for cats and kittens. For fostering, the shelter provides all needed supplies including food and a crate.
Dana Lynn McIntyre is a Staff Reporter with The Augusta Press. You can reach her at dana@theaugustapress.com.
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