When Carol Winn adopted sweet brindle and white Terrier mix Matilda from the Aiken County Animal Shelter, she had no way of knowing this cute, young dog would save her […]
2020, Cats, Donate, donations, FOTAS, Fundraisers, News, shelter construction, Volunteer
Ernie Wolf: FOTAS Volunteer Makes Houses for a Good Cause
06
Aug
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
30
Jul
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 […]
2020, animal abuse, ANIMAL CRUELTY, Chained dogs, Dogs, FOTAS, neglected pets, News, SOCIAL MEDIA
Frightened, Sad Shelter Dog Reminds Us We Can Still Make a Difference
23
Jul
Jul
At a time when we might feel helpless in a world out of control, Kai’s story reminds us we can still make a difference. His fear also hits home. There’s […]
2020, coronavirus crisis, Dogs, Foster, fostering, FOTAS, News
Focusing on Foster Fun and Happiness During COVID-19 Isolation
14
Jul
Jul
Times are so complicated right now and many are struggling with depression and anxiety. Even children are feeling the effects of social distancing. Summer break is normally a time filled […]
"Can I Crash on Your Couch?" program, 2020, DOGGIE DATES, Doggie Day Out, Dogs, FOTAS, kennel stress, News
Give a Dog a Short Break from Shelter Noise, Stress
06
Jul
Jul
Scrappy, a lovable and social dog, exhibited a new behavior that worried us at the Aiken County Animal Shelter (ACAS). This dog, who loves people, stopped coming to us in […]
2020, animal care education, Cats, Dogs, fireworks and pets, FOTAS, News
July 4th Celebrations Can Result in Terrified, Lost Dogs & Cats
04
Jul
Jul
On the Monday following July 4th weekend, the phones at the Aiken County always blow up with calls from citizens who have lost their dogs or cats because the animals […]
2020, animal abuse, ANIMAL CRUELTY, Chained dogs, coronavirus crisis, County Animal Control, County animal laws, County tethering ordinance, FOTAS, neglected pets, News
Community Outreach More Vital than Ever During Difficult Times
30
Jun
Jun
While catching up on paperwork early Thursday morning, Patrick Miller, Supervisor of Animal Control in Aiken County’s Code Enforcement Division, is asked what he likes most about his job. “Helping […]
2020, coronavirus crisis, Foster, fostering, FOTAS, News, PUPPIES
Olympic Events Make Puppy Fostering Fun and Entertaining – Try It!
22
Jun
Jun
The first morning I opened the door to the room of our four 4-week-old foster puppies, the tiny bundles yipped, licked and fell all over each other to climb into […]
2020, Adoption, Bully Dogs, coronavirus crisis, Dogs, Foster, FOTAS, Home-to-Home adoption program, News, Pibbles, shelter construction, surrendered pets
Adapting to Pandemic Crisis Leads to Positive Changes
17
Jun
Jun
The Coronavirus crisis blindsided us all. Suddenly leaving our homes was dangerous, masks covering our nose and mouth became necessary, restaurants and small businesses were forced to shut down, and […]