In the seven years since the new Aiken County Animal Shelter opened, thousands and thousands of dogs have passed through its doors. Dogs of every shape, size, age, condition, breed, […]
Author Archives: Bob Gordon
2021, Adoption, Bully Dogs, Dogs, FOTAS, neglected pets, News, Pibbles, Volunteer, Volunteers
Local News Anchor Joins FOTAS, Adopts and Promotes Shelter Dogs
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Jan
Jan
WRDW TV News Anchor and Investigative Reporter Meredith Anderson and her daughter, Ella, have joined FOTAS, and we could not be more pleased to have them on our team. They […]
2021, animal abuse, Dogs, FOTAS, kennel stress, neglected pets, News
Unloved, Neglected Pets Kole and Spice Just Need a Chance
12
Jan
Jan
So many of the pets that arrive at the Aiken County Animal Shelter are family ready. One of our foster families contacted me the other day, saying that they couldn’t […]
2020, adopter feedback, Adoption, Dogs, FOTAS, kittens, News
Happy Tails and Adoption Success Stories Reflect the Holiday Spirit
04
Jan
Jan
Our final column for this year celebrates happy “tails” and dreams come true. We thank our volunteers, fosters, donors and adopters for giving these homeless animals a second chance at […]
2020, Adoption, Bully Dogs, Dogs, News, Pibbles
Christmas Miracle: Fate Brings Family and Dogs Together
28
Dec
Dec
Sometimes things happen that cannot be explained. My wife, Jennifer, and I recently experienced such an event. About 15 months ago we adopted Meadow, a white Pitbull mix, from the […]
2020, Cats, Dr. Lisa Levy, FIV positive felines, injured animals, neglected pets, News, surgeries
A Tale of Two Kitties: Greg and Torino
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Dec
Dec
I often wish that animals could talk, so they could tell us what happened to them. Greg is a complete mystery. He is a big, handsome gray cat but his […]
2020, adopter feedback, Adoption, ANIMAL CRUELTY, Dogs, FOTAS, neglected pets, News
Stray Dog Toby Escapes Hard-Knock Life to Become Cherished Family Member
17
Dec
Dec
Dogs living in animal shelters remind me of the iconic Broadway play, “Annie”. Early in the show, Annie and the other orphans sing, “It’s a hard-knock life.” With lyrics like […]
2020, Donate, donations, FOTAS, GivingTuesday, News, Where your donations go, Where your donations go
GivingTuesday: Please Consider Contributing to FOTAS on Dec. 1
01
Dec
Dec
This Tuesday, Dec. 1, is a global day of giving – an opportunity for people to contribute to the greater good in support of charities that are important to them. […]
2020, Cats, Dogs, FOTAS, FOTAS Fido Fixers, News, Spay/Neuter, Where your donations go
FOTAS Fido Fixers Program: Combatting Overpopulation of Unwanted Animals
01
Dec
Dec
FOTAS is all about improving the quality of life for the animals in the Aiken County Animal Shelter, increasing the adoptability of the shelter residents and of going the extra […]
24
Nov
Nov
So, you are ready to foster a homeless pet but you’ve got some questions. No worries. Let me answer some of them for you. In my experience, the following are […]