Wet Nose Wednesday: Meet Derek

Get To Know Derek: Derek is ready for his forever home! Playful Derek loves to play with female dogs in playgroup, and he is a very respectful boy with the…

Cody

Updated Jun 25, 2025 4:19 AM EDT

Jen Jotblad & Kathy Samaha for FOTAS Aiken

Get To Know Derek:

Derek is ready for his forever home!

Playful Derek loves to play with female dogs in playgroup, and he is a very respectful boy with the ladies. This debonair dog is 5 years old, 62 pounds, and super smart. During the Pick Me! SC adoption event, which continues through Saturday (June 28), Derek can be adopted to a loving home for $0.

All adoptable pets at the Aiken County Animal Shelter are vaccinated, microchipped & fixed.

The Aiken County Animal Shelter is located at 333 Wire Road in Aiken. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. The shelter is closed on Sundays.

You can make an appointment to see an available pet or just stop by the shelter. If you would like to use the shelter’s new concierge service, call (803) 642-1537 ext. 3765 or email info@fotasaiken.org and make an appointment with an adoption expert.

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“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.

Wet Nose Wednesday: Meet Derek

Get To Know Derek: Derek is ready for his forever home! Playful Derek loves to play with female dogs in playgroup, and he is a very respectful boy with the…

Cody

Get To Know Derek:

For more adoptable dogs, check out our Wet Nose Wednesday Page!

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