Tag Archives: volunteers
2022, Dogs, Foster, fostering, FOTAS, kennel stress, News, Volunteers
Fostering saves lives, helps homeless pets get adopted
Jan
When you put a leash on Little Bit, he wouldn’t move. The 28-pound, tan Terrier mix just shook and gazed up at you with a forlorn look on his face. […]
2021, Dogs, FOTAS, kennel stress, Volunteer, Volunteers
Pioneer volunteer Procter: ‘Nothing beats the joy of seeing animals adopted’
Jan
We have countless wonderful volunteers who serve important roles at the shelter. Some greet people in our lobby, some help with events, some foster, others walk dogs or help with […]
2020, Cats, Donate, donations, FOTAS, Fundraisers, News, shelter construction, Volunteer
Ernie Wolf: FOTAS Volunteer Makes Houses for a Good Cause
Aug
It has been my honor to be one of the founders and President of FOTAS since 2009. Before FOTAS was founded, I saw a stray animal problem in Aiken County […]
2020, Adoption, donations, FOTAS, Have a Heart, Save a Heart, Home-to-Home adoption program, News, Spay/Neuter, TNR Program, Transfer, Volunteers, Where your donations go, Where your donations go
FOTAS and 11 Years of Progress at the Aiken County Animal Shelter
Jul
On July 29, 2009, the South Carolina Secretary of State officially approved FOTAS as a charitable nonprofit organization dedicated to the care of the homeless, abandoned, and abused animals consigned […]
Dec
When Joanne Goble’s husband of fifty plus years died, she knew she had to get out of the house and stop feeling sorry for herself. That “something,” she decided, should […]
2019, awards, Board of Directors, Cats, Dogs, Donate, Events, FOTAS, News, Shelter staff, Spay/Neuter, Uncategorized, Volunteers
It’s a Party! FOTAS Celebrates Ten Years of Saving Lives
Oct
On Saturday, November 2nd, FOTAS will host a party at the Aiken County Animal Shelter to celebrate its tenth anniversary partnering with the county and the shelter to save lives. […]
2019, animal abuse, Dogs, FOTAS, News, Training, Volunteer, Volunteers
Volunteers Teach Homeless Pets about Love and Acceptance
Sep
This week, I had two people tell me they can’t volunteer because the idea of witnessing the injured, neglected and abused animals who need homes would be too much for […]
Aug
“Every sunrise is an invitation for us to arise and brighten someone’s day.” ― Richelle E. Goodrich, Smile Anyway Every so often in life, we are privileged to know someone […]
2019, Adoption, awards, Dogs, FOTAS, News, Volunteer, Volunteers
FOTAS Owes its Success to Aiken Community
Jul
When the 2019 Aiken’s Choice winners were announced for the Best of Aiken Contest (hosted by the Aiken Standard), FOTAS was voted the winner of the Best Nonprofit Organization and […]