Monthly Archives: October 2015

Ginger Snaps back with proper care and a little love

By Joanna D. Samson, FOTAS Vice President  Ginger Snap sprawls across a fleece bed in the spacious, climate-controlled kennel that also serves as a canine nursery. Close by is a blue blanket she totes around to a resting place of her choosing. At her feet is a coveted rope toy, which she carries outside through […]

Partnership with Happy Tales Gives County Shelter Cats Fresh Venue to Strut their Stuff

By Bob Gordon, FOTAS Communications Director and Volunteer The Aiken County Animal Shelter and FOTAS are partnering with Happy Tales, a not-for-profit organization that shares their mission to find forever homes for rescued cats and kittens. The partnership includes showcasing County shelter cats at PetSmart in Aiken – and the kitties couldn’t be happier about […]

‘Polo Under the Stars’ Raises Thousands for Shelter Animal Needs

By Bob Gordon, FOTAS Communications Director and Volunteer It was a perfect night for combining fun, excitement, camaraderie and giving to a good cause. On the evening of Friday, October 9, Dennis Freeland and his wife, Janice, hosted “Polo Under the Stars” at their picturesque FireStar Arena, with all of the event’s proceeds going to […]

Partnership with Happy Tales Gives County Shelter Cats Fresh Venue to Strut their Stuff

By Bob Gordon, FOTAS Communications Director and Volunteer The Aiken County Animal Shelter and FOTAS are partnering with Happy Tales, a not-for-profit organization that shares their mission to find forever homes for rescued cats and kittens. The partnership includes showcasing County shelter cats at PetSmart in Aiken – and the kitties couldn’t be happier about […]

Trainer Helps Prepare Shelter Dogs for their Forever Homes

By Bob Gordon, FOTAS Communications Director and Volunteer Everyone who adopts a dog or puppy from the Aiken County Animal Shelter receives a voucher for a free dog training session with canine expert Susi Cohen. Susi is the president of the Palmetto Dog Club in Aiken and has worked with and trained animals for more […]

Playing Fore the Pets Golf Tourney Results in Key Funding for Shelter

By Bob Gordon, FOTAS Communications Director and Volunteer One thousand yellow golf balls fell from the sky onto a green at Houndslake Country Club late Monday afternoon at the Second Annual Play Fore the Pets Golf Tournament. Wave after wave of dimpled spheres, each numbered to match a ticket issued for a $10 donation, poured […]

A Tribute to Harry

By Joanna Dunn Samson, FOTAS Vice President “Love doesn’t need reason. It speaks from the irrational wisdom of the heart.” Deepak Chopra Ellen Priest knows all about the “irrational wisdom of the heart.” When she first learned about the sad young coonhound tied to the railing at the old Aiken County Animal Shelter in 2007 […]