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Augusta Animal Services Hosts Home For The Holidays

Author Cody

It’s not new information, but our local shelters and rescues are constantly dealing with overcrowding.  There are so many great pets available for adoption at any of our local shelters and with local rescues.  And now that the holidays are here, Augusta Animal Services are hosting another round of Home For The Holidays.

Home For The Holidays

If you remember, back in November, Augusta Animal Services hosted Home For The Holidays for Thanksgiving.  The idea is that people take adoptable pets home over the holiday weekend.  It gives the pets a chance to spend the holidays outside of the shelter and get some socialization.  But it also gives people a chance to get to know the pets, and potentially adopt them.

In fact, if you fall in love with the animal you bring home for the holidays, you don’t have to take them back to the shelter! This is such a great initiative to get these wonderful pets a chance to shine.

Christmas And New Year’s

So now that Christmas is this weekend, Augusta Animal Services kicked off another Home For The Holidays.  This round will be a little longer than the Thanksgiving weekend.  The idea is to pick up the pet ahead of Christmas and keep them through New Year’s Day.

Pick-ups began on December 16th, but will continue until this Friday, December 22nd. Pick-ups are done between 12 noon and 4 p.m. at Augusta Animal Services at 4164 Mack Lane in Augusta.  The pets can be returned between 12 noon and 4 p.m. on Tuesday, January 2nd, or Wednesday, January 3rd.  Although, ideally, you’ve fallen in love and will have a new fur family member to head into the new year.

There are so many benefits to pet ownership.  Just check out what Augusta Animal Services says:

And remember, when you adopt an animal for a shelter, you’re helping make more space for other animals that are in need of rescue too.  You’re saving little lives, and adding more joy to your own.  There’s nothing like the love of a pet to make your holidays brighter! Just remember, a pet is commitment. Make sure you’re ready to care for them for the next 8+ years.  There’s nothing worse than knowing a pet got adopted only to be brought back to the shelter later on.

Visit Augusta Animal Services at 4164 Mack Lane in Augusta. Their shelter hours are 12 noon to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. You can also give them a call to learn more: (706) 790-6836.  Or visit their Facebook page.

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Are you a dog parent who doesn’t mind spoiling their animal? I know it’s kind of hard to resist. Our pets are almost like our children in a way. We get them at such a young age and watch them age all while they get to experience life with us as well. It’s something about being a pet parent that really makes for a great moment! Another part that makes having a dog great is when it’s time for the holidays. Now, I am the type of dog parent who doesn’t have real kids yet besides nieces, so during the holidays I get to really splurge. My dog is truly like my child, so why not treat them as such?

Christmas is my favorite time of the year because I am such a big gift-giver. I enjoy giving gifts to those around me and seeing them smile and be happy about the gifts I get. I think so hard when it comes to finding the perfect gift for those I love. Finding them gifts that make them laugh, excited, cry, or all of the above brings me so much happiness. Gift-giving for a dog can be just as amazing as well. So, what gifts should you give to your pets this year? Check out some affordable gift options that your dog would love to unwrap with their paws!

  • Christmas-Themed Dog Toys

    Get your pup a brand new set of some great chew toys that they can enjoy during the holiday season. I know, how many chew toys do you really need but you can’t say no when it comes to your pups. This variety box allows your dog to enjoy great chew toys with holiday colors to match all of your Christmas decor around the house.

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  • Personalized Blanket for Your Pup

    Looking for something to keep your dog warm at night? This cute blanket can be their little safe haven and you can even customize it. Put your dogs name on it and allow them to get the snuggles with their very own blanket. They won’t have to worry about sharing with anyone else in the house.

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  • Rawhide Stocking Stuffers

    Nothing like a good stocking stuffer that you can let your dog chew up! This rawhide stocking stuffers allows your pet to really dive into their stocking like the rest of the family. You can put everything into the stocking and allow them to sniff there way on through.

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  • Personalized Leash Holder

    Here is a great little gift for both you and your pet. You can give them a cute little personalized area where there leashes get to hang. Add there name, a cute photo, and call it a day. It’ll be a gift for you as it’ll add a bit of flare to your home. You can also hang up their little jackets next to the leashes and really enjoy.

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  • Royal Pet Portrait

    Now, I know this isn’t for everyone but this is pretty hilarious and outrageously cute. You can get a royal pet portrait for your pet to honor their royal status. Put this in a space in your house, so that others really know your pet is to not be messed with!

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  • Puppy Scoops Ice Cream

    Give your dog a treat and let them enjoy their own special dessert if you haven’t already. You can allow your dog to lick on this maple flavored ice cream to really enjoy. Maple bacon ice cream for dogs sounds pretty tasty to me for a dog to really enjoy.

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  • Dog Tent

    Now, this is my type of dog bed to aesthetically fit into my home. Here is this dog tent that could be perfect for a cute little puppy who wants some space in their home. You can put this in your living room, bedroom, or whatever is their favorite room of the house. Give them their own little personal hideaway to relax and enjoy.

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  • Personalized Dog Towels

    Anything personalized and custom is pretty much a perfect gift option. Some dogs enjoy their bath time so a little personalized towel could be a great option for your pet to enjoy. Get them their new favorite bath time towel and add their name to it for a great gift.

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  • Large Dog Bed

    Just looking at this, I can honestly say this is probably one of the most comfortable looking beds I have seen. For a dog? I would probably enjoy to lay on something like this myself. Give your large (or small) dog a bed to lay on that will really make nap time the best time. They may never want to get up, because I know I sure wouldn’t.

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  • Dog Raincoat

    The weather can get a little crazy, so why not keep your dog protected? Honestly, this helps with your furniture as well, because now your puppy isn’t as wet as they could be. Grab your pup a new raincoat so that their fur is covered up and not getting rained on. But, they are also still being quite stylish!

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  • Winter Sweater

    Get your pup into the cold weather spirit with a cute, knit sweater. It’s perfect for this time of year if you’re living in a colder climate. Allow your dog to be stylish and still stay warm while they strut their stuff on your next walk this winter.

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Please note that items are in stock and prices are accurate at the time we published this list. Have an idea for a fun theme for a gift idea list you’d like us to create?  Drop us a line at shopping@bbgi.com. 

“Cody” Blaine Jackson is one half of the Kicks Wake Up Krew on Kicks 99, and also serves as the Digital Program Director for Beasley Media Group in Augusta. She’s a Georgia native but currently resides just across the river in South Carolina. She started in the radio industry as a part-time board operator, and moved up through various roles, including on-air positions and program director for multiple stations. Her passions include fitness and anything to do with animals, as she has two fur babies, her dogs Harley and Waylon. Cody likes to write about pets, fitness and Augusta local events.

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