Frequently Asked Questions
Thanks so much for wanting to volunteer with us! The SPCA Albrecht Center for Animal Welfare welcomes individuals who can help provide care for our animals until forever homes can be found, and also in many other areas. Volunteers with our organization must be registered, which includes and approved application, orientation session, and training. Learn more and get started on the “Volunteer” page of our website. General volunteers must be at least 16 years old, and we also offer a Jr. SPCA program for kids in 6th – 12th grade.
If your child is of reading age (typically age 5 or up), then you can participate in our Read & Relax program. The goal of the program is for children to read aloud to shelter dogs, one-on-one, without stimulating them with play. This helps shelter dogs learn to relax and “just be” around people without needing to be the center of attention which sets them up for more success in a permanent home. At the same time, children can build their reading confidence and ability! Learn more by contacting our Volunteer Coordinator at 803-648-6863 or send an email.

Yes! We offer FREE Thrift Shop donation pickups. Please contact our Operations Manager at 803-648-6863 to schedule a time convenient for you. Please note that we only pick up Monday – Friday between 9:00am and 5:00pm. Thank you for your generosity!
Unless medically necessary, your kitten or pups first visit to the veterinarian should be between 6-8 weeks old for initial testing and vaccinations, followed up every few weeks with booster vaccinations until they are 16 weeks old. Spay/neuter can usually be performed as early as 4 months old if the pet meets the weight requirement. Please call our Veterinary Care Center at 803-648-6863, ext 1. for specific questions, pricing and the schedule an appointment.
First, thank you for making the right decision. Unlike feral or community cats, dogs tend not to thrive well as strays. Secondly, any cat or dog picked up outside of City of Aiken Limits must be taken to the Aiken County Animal Shelter. Our organization’s priority to animal intake is to the City of Aiken since the City has no government run shelter of its own. We do occasionally pull pets from Aiken Count Animal Shelter as our space and funding allows. You will be pleased to know that the Aiken County Animal Shelter now has at least a 75% live release rate through adoptions and transfers to rescue groups. Our County shelter is not the “dead end” that it was long perceived to be. Please call them at 803-642-1537 and explain your concerns so they can work with you on a solution.
Please click here for our shelter, adoption and Thrift Shop hours. Click here for our Veterinary Care Center hours.