Augusta Animal Emergency

SPCA Chili Cookoff

2008-03-01T14:31:00Z

The first Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was organized in England in 1824, primarily to stop carriage horse abuse before the invention of automobiles. Horses were driven through frigid winters and blistering summers, often with little food, water, and rest. Carriage drivers were only interested in making as much money as they could, and would beat the horses if they refused to pull the carriages.

The SPCA helped to pass laws that regulated the carriage horse business, and the Society soon expanded to include dogs and other animals in its fight against cruelty. The first American SPCA was started in 1866 in New York. Today, there are SPCAs all across the United States and around the world committed to ending animal abuse.

The mission of SPCA International is to raise awareness of the cruelty and abuse to animals to a global level, to teach and foster good pet parenting practices, and to promote spay and neuter programs around the world with the goal of eradicating the need to euthanize healthy and adoptable companion animals of all ages.

The Aiken SPCA has been accomplishing this mission since 1935, through internal and outreach programs that work to achieve these goals. They maintain their success through the dedicated efforts of volunteers and the generous contributions and support of the community.

On March 1, 2008, GTI Transport and Teresa’s Mexican Restaurant, both of Aiken, sponsored the First Annual SPCA Chili Cook Off to raise money for the Aiken SPCA. Augusta Animal Emergency was proud to be a participant in the community outreach program that helped raise much needed funds for the organization. Without the SPCA, pets like “Boo-Boo Bear” would not have found a special home with loving parents. For more information, to volunteer, or to make a donation, visit http://www.aikenSPCA.com.

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2007 Aiken Junior Woman’s Club Community Charity Benefit Auction

2007-11-10T00:17:00Z

The Augusta Animal Emergency Hospital sponsored the 2007 Aiken Junior Woman’s Club Community Benefit Auction November 9th. Dr. Runnels’ wife, Erin is an active member of AJWC which is a service organization that contributes volunteer hours and money to the community of Aiken, SC. With the money raised at the Auction, the Aiken Junior Woman’s Club contributes over $50,000 annually to a variety of local charities. This year the club will also build a Habitat for Humanity Woman’s Build home in Aiken, SC.

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Animania Pet Fair

2007-10-27T15:04:00Z

The Animania Pet Fair was held October 27, 2007 and was sponsored by Columbia County Magazine. The event celebrated our furry and feathered friends with training demonstrations, pet-related vendors, and a blessing of the animals.

Augusta Animal Emergency was a proud contributing participant to the event offering public education of various topics such as seasonal pet care tips and the importance of proper veterinary healthcare. Lisa Williams and Shelby O’Neal, both Licensed Veterinary Technicians at AAE, ran our sponsored booth and sold Pet First Aid Kits and raffle tickets for various prizes with all proceeds benefiting Leader Dogs for the Blind.

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Augusta Kennel Club Annual Dog Show

2007-10-06T15:26:00Z

AAE was a sponsor for the Augusta Kennel Club’s Annual Dog Show on October 6, 2007. They had a booth and raffled items to benefit Leader Dogs for the Blind. Items raffled off were first aid kits and an ExPen.

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Health and Wellness Expo

2007-09-20T20:44:00Z

Visit the Augusta Animal Emergency booth #4000 at the WJBF Health and Wellness Expo. The event will be at the James Brown Arena October 6-7, 2007.
We’ll be situated in the Exhibit Hall with the family friendly Kid’s Zone.

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AAE Sponsors Cat Shows

2007-09-16T15:30:00Z

AAE sponsored two cat shows in August and September at the North Augusta Recreation Department. Items were raffled and proceeds were donated to local shelters.

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Masters Cat Show

2007-08-26T04:10:00Z

Cat Fanciers of America (CFA) opened their Masters Cat Show event to the public August 25,2007.

The event was held at the North Augusta Recreation Center in North Augusta, South Carolina. The event show cased 225 CFA certified cats from the entire southeastern United States.

Proceeds benefited local shelters and feline research through the Winn Foundation.

Augusta Animal Emergency was a proud sponsor to this largely attended event.

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Lions Club Dog Walk

2007-06-17T00:10:00Z

The Augusta Animal Emergency Hospital sponsored a booth and participated in a charity dog walk sponsored by the Lions Club of Evans. Our involvement was organized by Lisa Williams. Proceeds of this event directly benefited our local community through Project Courage, helping children in crisis, and nationally through our support of Leader Dogs for the Blind.

We entered “Boogie” owned by Sean Bliss, one of our technicians. Pictured is Boogie an adopted dog whom Sean took in after his original owner would not proceed with repair of two fractured legs and a broken pelvis. Boogie was allowed to ride in a wagon because of his orthopedic recovery.

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