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My name is Ace!

Posted over 2 months ago

My basic info

Breed
German Shepherd Dog/Belgian Malinois
Color
Black - with White
Age
Senior
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
13982862

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Shots current
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained
Checkmark in teal circle Has special needs

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Ace – Our Longest Waiting Boy

My name is Ace, and I’ve been at the Orangeburg SPCA longer than any other dog. I’m 6 years old, and while I’ve watched so many of my shelter friends find their happy endings, I’m still here… waiting.

I was rescued from a hoarding situation where I never truly knew love or care. Because my case had to go through the courts, I wasn’t even available for adoption at first. By the time I finally was, it felt like the world had moved on without me. I can’t help but wonder if that wait cost me my chance at a family.

I’ll admit, I’m not perfect. I have trust issues, and I don’t always want to share my toys—after all, I never had much to call my own. I also take daily medication to control seizures, so I’ll need a family who can commit to keeping me safe and healthy. But beneath it all, I’m still just a dog who desperately wants what every dog dreams of: love, safety, and a place to belong.

Even at my “old age,” I’ve still got plenty of pep in my step—I LOVE to run and could chase a tennis ball all day long. That goofy, playful side of me is still very much alive, and I’m ready to share it with the right family.

Everyone at the shelter loves me and wants me to find my perfect family. They’ve promised to work with my new family in any way they can—before, during, and after adoption—to help me succeed. Because of my long stay and some Malinois-like tendencies, I won’t be adopted out immediately. Instead, the shelter will require several visits with me, with staff supervising, to make sure both me and my new family feel comfortable before I go home.

I am neutered, up to date on vaccines, and ready for a new chapter. I’m also open to being pulled by a rescue who believes they can help me find the right home.

Please, don’t let me spend another birthday in a kennel. I’ve waited longer than anyone, and all I want is someone to finally choose me. ❤️

Orangeburg SPCA – 225 Ruf Road, Orangeburg, SC
803-536-3918 | aro.spca@outlook.com

Hours to meet me:

  • Monday–Friday: 10 AM – 4 PM

  • Wednesday: 10 AM - 2 PM

  • Saturday: 10 AM – 4 PM

  • Closed Sunday

  • Appointments outside of operating hours.

Please share Ace’s story—help us find this sweet boy the family (or rescue) he’s been dreaming of.

October 7, 2025, 10:45 am
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
13982862
Contact
Email
Address
225 Ruf Road, Orangeburg, SC 29118
Donation

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

The adoption fee for all pets is $95.00 and includes the spay or neuter surgery, age appropriate vaccinations and dewormings, Frontline application, rabies vaccination, collar, ID tag and a leash for dogs/puppies and collar, ID tag and cardboard pet taxi for cats/kittens. A $35 deposit will hold the pet for 5 days and we accept PayPal. We require a face to face meeting with the pets and do not ship the animals.

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

The Shelter is located at 225 Ruf Road in Orangeburg, SC. Shelter hours are Monday to Friday from 11 am to 4 pm and the first and third Saturday of each month from 10 am to 1 pm.

More about this rescue

We are a small group of animal lovers dedicated to finding homes for as many animals as possible. We are a non profit group and work very hard to raise the money needed to care for these pets awaiting forever homes. We showcase them in the local newspaper every Sunday and have a weekly "spot" on a local radio station.

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