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Aiken County Animal Shelter in Critical Need of Adoptions

Animals at the Aiken County Animal Shelter in need of loving homes.

News Summary

The Aiken County Animal Shelter urgently needs help as it faces an overflow of over 90 animals in need of homes after a recent storm. The shelter has waived adoption fees until October 15 in partnership with the Bissell Pet Foundation to encourage adoptions, fostering, and volunteering. Community members are encouraged to get involved by adopting, fostering, or volunteering. A special event, ‘Home for the Holidays Clear the Shelter,’ will take place on December 21, where all pets will be available for adoption free of charge.

Urgent: Aiken County Animal Shelter Needs Your Help!

Hey there, Aiken folks! If you’ve been thinking about adding a furry friend to your family, now is the perfect time to adopt! The Aiken County Animal Shelter is brimming with over 90 animals in need of loving homes ever since a recent storm has hit the area. The situation is a bit dire, and the shelter is counting on our community’s big hearts to lend a helping hand.

Overflowing Shelters

The shelter had already reached full capacity prior to the storm, which knocked out power and complicated their already challenging situation. Unfortunately, the chaos didn’t stop there; since reopening, they’ve welcomed nearly 60 more animals into their care. That means there’s a whole bunch of cute pups and cuddly cats sitting in kennels, just waiting for someone like you to scoop them up and give them a forever home!

Join the “Empty the Shelter” Movement

Now, here’s some exciting news! The Aiken County Animal Shelter has teamed up with the Bissell Pet Foundation for a special initiative called “Empty the Shelter.” This fantastic partnership means that for a limited time, through October 15, adoption fees are being totally waived! That’s right—no fees!

This initiative is all about encouraging adoptions, fostering, and volunteering. It’s an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of these furry friends and help clear out the shelter. Keep in mind, many of these adorable animals were found as strays and are just looking for a warm and loving place to call home!

Get Involved!

If you can’t adopt right now, don’t worry! There are still plenty of ways you can help. The shelter is also searching for individuals who can foster animals temporarily or volunteer their time on-site, making a meaningful impact in the lives of these shelter pets. Every little bit helps!

Mark Your Calendars for a Special Event

And wait, there’s more! There’s a very special event on the horizon—mark your calendars for the “Home for the Holidays Clear the Shelter” event taking place on December 21! From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., all pets will be available for adoption FREE of charge! Can you think of a better way to spread some holiday cheer than by giving a pet a loving home?

This fun-filled event will feature free photos with Santa for pet owners and delicious refreshments to enjoy while you search for your new furry family member. It promises to be a lovely community gathering, and who knows? You might just find your perfect match!

Final Thoughts

So, if you’ve been on the fence about adopting, fostering, or volunteering, now is your chance to take action! Check out the FOTAS website for more information about how you can help. Every little effort counts in changing the lives of these amazing animals! Let’s come together as a community to help these pets find the happiness they deserve.

It’s a wonderful opportunity to not only find joy in your life but to also share that joy with a loving animal companion. Aiken, let’s show our furry friends just how much we care!