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 […]
Category Archives: adopter feedback
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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, adopter feedback, Adoption, Dogs, FOTAS, News, Therapy dog certification, Therapy Dogs
Shelter Dog Replaces Dog of a Lifetime
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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 […]
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, adopter feedback, Adoption, ANIMAL CRUELTY, Dogs, FOTAS, neglected pets, News
Stray Dog Toby Escapes Hard-Knock Life to Become Cherished Family Member
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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, adopter feedback, Adoption, coronavirus crisis, Dogs, FOTAS, kittens, News, Veterans
FOTAS Provides Complimentary Adoptions to Veterans Year-Round
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Nov
Nov
This Wednesday, November 11th is Veterans Day. Held on the anniversary of the end of World War I, it is an important holiday that honors U.S. veterans and thanks them […]
2020, adopter feedback, Adoption, Cats, Dogs, FOTAS, kittens, News
County Shelter Pets in Need Find Fantastic Forever Homes
07
Oct
Oct
When you adopt a homeless pet from the Aiken County Animal Shelter (ACAS) and walk out the door with your new furry companion, staff members don’t just file your paperwork, […]
2020, adopter feedback, Bully Dogs, Cats, coronavirus crisis, Dogs, FOTAS, kittens, News
Successful Pet Adoptions Are Made During Pandemic
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May
May
Despite the coronavirus crisis, the Aiken County Animal Shelter continues to adopt out homeless animals in need. The shelter is temporarily closed to the public, but folks can visit and […]
2020, adopter feedback, Adoption, Bully Dogs, Cats, Dogs, FOTAS, kittens, News
More than 3,000 Pets Adopted from ACAS in 2019
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Jan
Jan
The Aiken County Animal Shelter saved and adopted out 3,303 homeless pets in 2019. We thank our shelter staff, adopters, supporters, volunteers, fosters and donors for making this possible. Here […]