Tender-hearted hound longs to be part of a family

Aiden is a caring, grateful, resilient dog. At 5 years old, his life has been anything but easy. He was found abandoned and heartbreakingly skinny, a mere shadow of the vibrant dog he is today. With dedicated care, time, and lots of love, Aiden has transformed into a happy, healthy, 55-pound dreamboat! Despite his rough start, Aiden holds no grudges, only love.

“He’s very gentle with people and other dogs,” says PAL animal caretaker Alison Guenther. “When it comes to Aiden, there’s no such thing as too much attention. He happily soaks up any and all pets, belly rubs, and kind words that come his way.”

Aiden is a go-with-the-flow kind of guy. He enjoys meeting new people and making friends everywhere he goes. He has a gentleness about him that melts your heart, making him the perfect family pet.

“He’d be a wonderful starter dog for a family that’s never had a dog before,” explains Guenther. “He has a wonderful way of putting children at ease.”

This sweet hound mix has been at Palmetto Animal League far too long, and we can’t wait for him to find a family that will give him the life he has always deserved.

“Aiden is, literally, the perfect dog for any household,” says PAL animal caretaker Kaydence Collins. “He has a goofy side, and he love walks. Even though he didn’t have the best life to start off, he’s still the most happy-go-lucky, trusting dog you’ll ever meet.”

After spending 5 months at PAL, Aiden is more than ready to bring comfort and joy to some lucky home.

“Every once in a while, he gets the zoomies and it makes us all laugh,” says Collins. “But my absolute favorite thing about Aiden is his endearing, soulful howl. He’s the kind of tender-hearted companion you read about in books. Every child should know the love of a dog like Aiden.”

Ready to meet your soulmate? Mingle with some of the Lowcountry’s cutest and most eligible dogs at the 4th Annual Mutt Mixer concert event supporting Palmetto Animal League Thursday, October 9 from 5-7 p.m. at AutoNation Subaru Hilton Head. Guests will enjoy hors d’oeuvres, beverages, door prizes, live music from bluegrass band Lowcountry Boil, and fee-waived pet adoptions made possible through a generous grant from the ASPCA®. For details, visit PalmettoAnimalLeague. org.

If you’re still thinking about Aiden, meet him today at the PAL Adoption Center located in Okatie’s Riverwalk Business Park. He’ll be the happy gentleman with kind eyes, waiting patiently to share time with you.

Amy Campanini is the Palmetto Animal League President