Animals in need of homes, TLC
Some special animals at the Aiken SPCA need some special owners.
The SPCA is caring for a mostly-blind poodle named Dynamo, a horse and a pot-bellied pig, and staff would love to see them go to good homes. The three were recently transferred to the nonprofit shelter from the Aiken County Animal Shelter after Animal Control picked them up as strays.
Each need a little extra TLC.
Dynamo is about 8 to 9 years old. He is neutered, and Adoption Coordinator Sybil Altman said she suspects he can see just a bit as he has shown he can navigate around Altman’s office fairly well.
“He was obviously someone’s dog. He is very friendly. I haven’t heard him bark, and he does seem to be house trained,” she said. “I probably wouldn’t recommend a household with small kids.”
The horse, who is about 25 to 30 years old, was found wandering around Aiken County. Altman said County Animal Control responded after receiving several calls.
The mare is thin, and Altman said her coat, hooves and teeth need some attention. There is a chance her owners may show up to claim her. If not, she will available for adoption in a few weeks.
Every morning, staff members take her from the stall at the back of the SPCA’s property to the canine agility field for exercise. Dogs have been in the fenced-off field next to her, and she does not appear to be skittish around them.
“She has definitely been alone for a while,” Altman said. “But she is as sweet as can be.”
The pot-bellied pig was found abandoned in a trailer with a number of dogs. She was spayed Wednesday.
Altman estimates her age at 5 years.
She also needs special care as her physical condition is relatively poor.
For more information, call the Aiken SPCA at 648-6863.
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