You’ve made the decision: you’re ready to bring a new dog into your life. Since you are reading this column, I’m guessing you’ve also decided to rescue your new pal […]
Category Archives: Adoption
2019, adopter feedback, Adoption, Bully Dogs, Chained dogs, Dogs, FOTAS, News, Pibbles
The Dog I Didn’t Want Might Just Be My Favorite
11
Nov
Nov
The oldest of our three dogs, Yoda, died in August from cancer. My wife, Jennifer, wanted to honor Yoda’s memory by adopting another dog from the shelter. I was against […]
2019, adopter feedback, Adoption, Cats, Dogs, FOTAS, kittens, News
Adopters Report Back with Stories about Their County Shelter Pets
28
Oct
Oct
FOTAS volunteers and the shelter staff contact new pet owners within a week to 10 days of their adoption to see how they are doing Following up with new adopters […]
2019, Adoption, Bully Dogs, Dogs, FOTAS, kennel stress, News, Pibbles
The Power of Social Media Saves Sweet Tiffany
18
Oct
Oct
Adoptions have been slow. Kids are back in school, families are busy with activities and people just aren’t coming out to adopt. This is disheartening for the many adoptable dogs […]
2019, Adoption, Chained dogs, Dogs, FOTAS, Home-to-Home adoption program, News, surrendered pets
Home to Home Program Successful, 100 Plus Pets Already Adopted
07
Oct
Oct
In the seven months since FOTAS started our Home to Home Program, we have found homes for more than 110 animals. That is 110 dogs and cats that did not […]
2019, Adoption, Cats, Dogs, Events, FOTAS, injured animals, kittens, News
Clear the Shelter Event Results in Heartwarming Adoptions
26
Aug
Aug
Last Saturday’s Clear the Shelter event at the Aiken County Animal Shelter was a success, with 40 unwanted pets finding loving homes in four hours. Part of an annual national […]
2019, adopter feedback, Adoption, Cats, Dogs, FOTAS, Home-to-Home adoption program, kittens, News, Pibbles
Follow-Ups Help Ensure Adopters and Their Pets Are Content
13
Aug
Aug
When you adopt a homeless pet from the Aiken County Animal Shelter (ACAS) and walk out the door with your new furry companion, we don’t just file your paperwork, wave […]
2019, Adoption, Cats, FOTAS, injured animals, kittens, neglected pets, News
Mama Jeanne: Suffering and Sacrifice Lead to Cat’s Adoption
28
Jul
Jul
She arrived during the shelter’s cruelest season, a cat whose story of suffering and sacrifice made us all stop just to take it in. Because of all we don’t know […]
2019, Adoption, Bully Dogs, Dogs, fostering, FOTAS, kennel stress, News, Pibbles, Training
Amazing Dogs Struggle to Find Homes Due to Kennel Stress
22
Jul
Jul
Last week I walked over to see the new dogs on the shelter’s intake wing. When I see the dog in kennel 8, my heart breaks. He is so scared. […]
2019, Adoption, Cats, Dogs, FOTAS, neglected pets, News, senior pets, Uncategorized
Senior Pets Make Great Companions
08
Jul
Jul
It happens all the time. Someone surrenders a senior pet to the Aiken County Animal Shelter, or even worse, someone dumps their senior dog or cat on some country road […]