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Keep animals out of shelters through direct home placement.
Borrow a best friend for the day! Take a shelter dog out for a few hours, an afternoon, or overnight. A walk in the park, a cozy cuddle session, or just some good old-fashioned tail-wagging time.
GOOD FOR THEM. GREAT FOR YOU.
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Our adoption concierge will match you with the perfect pet. Whether you want a pet to cuddle or hike with, there are wonderful shelter pets ready to be your new BFF!!
FOTAS Aiken
The Friends of the Animal Shelter – Aiken County (FOTAS) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3), volunteer organization created in 2009 to supplement the resources of the Aiken County Animal Shelter in the care of over 5,000 homeless and abandoned animals consigned to its care each year. FOTAS is wholly funded by private donations.
The mission of FOTAS is to support the Aiken County Animal Shelter by promoting animal welfare, responsible pet ownership, and the elimination of euthanasia of all adoptable animals.
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How does FOTAS Aiken help?
Aiken County Animal Shelter supplemented by FOTAS has saved 47,200 dogs and cats it received from 2013 through 2025.
In addition, from January 2016 through December 2025, Aiken County Animal Shelter supplemented by FOTAS organized and paid for the spay/neuter surgeries of 11,118 community cats.
See More AccomplishmentsEvery adoptable animal saved.
4463
total dogs & cats saved in 2025
FOTAS is a recipient of the Secretary of State of South Carolina Angel Award
One of 10, out of 14,000 organizations, recognized as representing the most efficient & effective charities in SC.
Please help us save animals’ lives in our area.
Adoptable Pets
The Aiken County Animal Shelter has many healthy, adorable homeless pets who need to go home with and be loved by a responsible owner. All animals are spayed or neutered, up to date on all shots, including rabies, and microchipped.
Adoptable Dog: Camilla
Adoptable Cat: Caramel
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