With Christmas just a week away, FOTAS Volunteer John Berk reflects on what he will be doing on the holiday. His children are coming to visit and he and his […]
Adoption, Dogs, Foster, FOTAS, Military Veterans, Service Dogs, Therapy Dogs
Service dog Blue brings blessings to veteran who adopted him
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Dec
Dec
Wherever Reverend Bill Kline goes, Blue is close by his side. A veteran who suffers from many health problems, Kline adopted the four-year-old, 62-pound Siberian Husky just three months ago […]
03
Dec
Dec
“Every charitable act is a stepping stone towards heaven.” Henry Ward Beecher It’s the time of year when the spirit of Christmas thrives. It’s a time for gratitude, for family […]
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Nov
Nov
Image Credit: Well Pet Coach By Joanna D. Samson, FOTAS Vice President Thanksgiving is a time of reflection for those of us at FOTAS—a time to take stock of our […]
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Nov
Nov
By Joanna Dunn Samson, FOTAS Vice President One morning, you come downstairs to the kitchen, turn on the coffee maker, and open the back door to check the weather. Then […]
11
Nov
Nov
By Dr. Lisa Levy, ACAS Veterinarian To paraphrase Forrest Gump, working at the shelter is like a box of chocolates. Every morning when I make my rounds, I never know […]
28
Oct
Oct
By Joanna D. Samson, FOTAS Vice President “I believe the children are our future, Teach them well and let them lead the way.” Whitney Houston If FOTAS had a poster […]
20
Oct
Oct
By Joanna Dunn Samson, FOTAS Vice President In the five short years since the new Aiken County Animal Shelter opened its doors, the Shelter has steadily increased the number of […]
18
Oct
Oct
by Bob Gordon, FOTAS Director of Communications Livie and her sibling were tossed out of a moving vehicle like pieces of garbage. A good Samaritan, driving behind the vehicle, witnessed […]
Adoption, Bully Dogs, Dogs, FOTAS, Pibbles
Adopted Pit Bull mixes find love and give it back in spades
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Sep
Sep
by Bob Gordon, FOTAS Director of Communications The American Pit Bull Terrier or “Pit Bull” was America’s dog during World War I and their photos were used in military posters. […]