Their lives are in our hands.
Their lives are in our hands.
Keep animals out of shelters through direct home placement.
Check out these stories of happy pets with their new families.
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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 4,000 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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Volunteer to provide a healthy home for adoptable animals.
Spend an hour, afternoon, or overnight with a shelter dog and bring happiness to you both!
Get help if you lost or found a pet.
PO Box 2207
Aiken SC 29802
803-514-4313
info@fotasaiken.org
333 Wire Road
Aiken, SC 29801
Phone: 803-642-1537
shelter@aikencountysc.gov
Official Website
Monday – Friday: 11am – 5pm
Saturday: 11am – 4:30pm
Appointments encouraged.
Call 803-642-1537
Monday – Friday: Noon – 4:00 pm
Call 803-642-1537, prompt #7
Adopter: Parker
Adoption Date: Winter 2023
Melvin is now Toby. He is thriving. He is very outgoing and playful. Gets along great with the dog. Super cuddly. He knows when you don’t feel well or are sad and becomes velcro cat. Hasn’t met a human he doesn’t like! He loves to play fetch most of all. Trying to walk on my laptop when I work is his second favorite!
