Aiken County will construct a clinic offering affordable spay and neuter services. Capital Projects Sales Tax V will fund the project with collections starting in May. Construction begins later this year, and the 2027 budget will cover staffing costs.
The county animal shelter has seen intake numbers skyrocket. According to the Aiken Standard, 5,925 dogs and cats arrived at the shelter last year, a 28% increase from the eight-year average.
County Council Chairman Gary Bunker announced the clinic as part of the 2026 goals. County Administrator Brian Sanders collaborated with council members, proposing the clinic as an investment that could pay off for years to come…