This Prince Is Looking For His Castle
This Prince is looking for his castle
Look at him, this is Prince!
Even with the crowded shelter, the volunteers say that Prince stands out as extraordinary. With all that he’s been through the volunteers are amazed at how loving he is.
His ears are cobbled, hard, and broken from severe ongoing infections that were never treated, and years of living outside and scratching at insects. (His hearing appears to be unaffected)
Prince’s silvery coat is lucious and his heart is pure sweetness. He’s very calm and will stick to you like Velcro. He loves hugs and kisses and would be a great companion.
Prince loves children and grownups and gets along with friendly dogs. He’s 3 years old and weighs 59 lbs. He seems housetrained, walks nicely on a leash, and knows how to sit and heel.
He’s neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and heartworm-negative
He’s available for the adoption fee of $35
Please share this post to help Brodie find a loving home. The shelter is overcrowded and the need for him adoption is urgent.
The Aiken County Animal Shelter is located at 333 Wire Rd., Aiken.
If you would like to arrange to meet Prince, send an e-mail to
Walk-Ins are welcome from 11am-4pm everyday except Sunday
Prince is looking for his castle.
Summer Woes - Dealing With Mosquito Bites
Rubbing Alcohol
Recently, I feel like this has given me the most relief, but it just doesn’t last long. I pour some 91% rubbing alchocol on a cotton ball and rub it all over my legs. The bad part is, it can burn! But that’s because I have scratched at some of the bites and left sores.Cortizone Cream
I’ve used this throughout the years. Even the strongest one that’s on the market. But I honestly don’t think it helps that much.
Lavender Oil
In the past few years, I’ve used essential oils for a lot of things. Lavender has been good for many things, especially sunburns. I know it’s good for itching too, so I put a couple drops in some lotion and rubbed it all over my legs. I think this worked a little better than the Cortizone cream.
Blue Star Ointment
I bought this a few months ago for a weird itching issue I had with my feet that wasn’t athlete’s foot. So, since I had it on hand, I figured I’d try it out for the bug bites. It works okay… but it’s a really strong smell. This is one I’d be more likely to use at night instead of during the day when I’m around people!
Bug Spray
Perhaps the most obvious, and quickiest solution. But, as I mentioned… I’m not a big fan of chemicals. Plus, I don’t always remember to spray it on before heading outdoors. And I don’t want to spray it on if I’m just going outside for a few minutes. I do know there are more natural sprays… which I need to look into. I have made my own using essential oils before too!
Wear Long Sleeves and Pants
I’m not sure how much faith I have in this. I’ve had bugs bite me through my clothing before. And honestly, in this Georgia and South Carolina heat… no one wants to wear long sleeves and pants in the summer!
Wear Light Colored Clothing
According to Country Living, wearing lighter colored clothing might help. Some mosquitoes prefer darker colors. Again, not sure how much I’d rely on this one for prevention!
Equip Your Outside Area
There are a variety of ways to treat your outdoor space. Obviously, there are many companies that provide bug treatment monthy. Also, you need to eliminate any standing water outside.
You can also use a bug trap, which I haven’t always found to be highly effective. There are also citronella candles you can burn. And you can also use a fan, which can prevent bugs from wanting to be in the area of high air flow.
