Paddy, a handsome white and black Border Collie mix, slinks into the play yard, his head down, tail between his legs. He backs away from the humans in the yard, […]
Category Archives: 2021
2021, Adoption, Bully Dogs, County Animal Control, Dogs, FOTAS, injured animals, News, surgeries
Shelter Dog Spirit Overcomes Adversity, Hopes for a Forever Home
05
May
May
The 27-pound mixed breed female that hobbled out of the roadside woods to greet Patrick Miller, Animal Control Officer, was bringing a lesson to share. Patrick suspected a hit and […]
2021, adopter feedback, Adoption, Cats, Dogs, FOTAS, kittens, News
Four Furry ACAS Alumni Are Living the Good Life with One Family
02
May
May
Over the last three years, Robin and Bobby Vaughn have adopted four homeless pets from the Aiken County Animal Shelter (ACAS). This quartet of two kittens, Ripley and Charlee, and […]
2021, abandoned animals, Dogs, FOTAS, News, senior pets, surrendered pets
Sweet Savannah Wants To Be Your One and Only Pet
28
Apr
Apr
Have you ever known someone who is funny, clever and exceptional around their friends but turns into a stammering, nervous individual when meeting new people? They become a shell of […]
2021, Foster, fostering, FOTAS, kitten season, kittens, News, Uncategorized
ACAS Is Your Chief Resource for Upcoming Kitten Season
09
Apr
Apr
A flood of kittens is about to hit the area. It happens every year, starting in April, peaking in July and August, and sometimes continuing into November. Feline babies of […]
2021, abandoned animals, Bully Dogs, Dogs, Foster, fostering, FOTAS, kennel stress, News
More Fosters Needed as County Animal Shelter Fills Up
22
Mar
Mar
The need for foster homes is great. The Aiken County Animal Shelter is filling up as it does every spring. This causes us to run short on room but also […]
18
Mar
Mar
Never say never. That’s something I’ve learned over the years, and it’s something that came into full realization when Hitch entered my orbit. “I saw the cutest little Chihuahua mix […]
2021, Demodex, Dogs, Foster, fostering, FOTAS, News, PUPPIES, Transfer, Volunteer
The Joys of Fostering from an Expert
05
Mar
Mar
We began fostering puppies with FOTAS and Aiken County Animal Shelter shortly after seeing the conditions in the old shelter on Wire Road. In the almost 10 years since then, […]
"Can I Crash on Your Couch?" program, 2021, DOGGIE DATES, Doggie Day Out, Dogs, FOTAS, kennel stress, News, Volunteer, Volunteers
Doggie Days Out: Win-Win Program for Four-Legged and Two-Legged!
03
Mar
Mar
When FOTAS and the Aiken County Animal Shelter launched our Doggie Days Out Program, we had no idea just how beneficial it would be for the dogs. Turns out to […]
2021, adopter feedback, Adoption, Dogs, FOTAS, News, Therapy dog certification, Therapy Dogs
Shelter Dog Replaces Dog of a Lifetime
23
Feb
Feb
FOTAS Programs Coordinator Kathy Jacobs knew Scott Albrecht and Harvey were meant to be together. When she first saw Harvey arrive at the Aiken County Animal Shelter (ACAS), she somehow […]