A few weeks ago, I was finishing up some paperwork at the shelter and saw a handsome Labrador mix sitting quietly, looking up at his owner. She was surrendering him. […]
Category Archives: Adoption
2019, Adoption, Bully Dogs, Dogs, Donate, FOTAS, Have a Heart, Save a Heart, Heartworms, News, Uncategorized
Biscuit is Heartworm Free and Living the Good Life
04
Feb
Feb
It is uplifting to see how happy Biscuit is now that he has a home with a family that loves him. This sweet 9-year-old mixed breed is one of those […]
2019, Adoption, animal abuse, County Animal Control, Demodex, Dogs, Events, Foster, fostering, FOTAS, neglected pets, News, Uncategorized, Volunteer, Volunteers
Neglected Puppy Coco Makes Amazing Recovery
28
Jan
Jan
In early November, a stray puppy was brought into the Aiken County Animal Shelter by one of the animal control officers. I have seen a lot of neglected dogs enter […]
2019, Adoption, Dogs, FOTAS, News, Service Dogs, Uncategorized, Veterans
County Shelter dog Kira was ‘something special and rare’
14
Jan
Jan
Maybe the most amazing thing about Kira was how ordinary she seemed at first. A stray Shepherd/Boxer mix brought into the Aiken County Animal Shelter in 2012, she was vulnerable […]
2018, Adoption, Cats, Chained dogs, community cats, County animal laws, County tethering ordinance, Dogs, Donate, donations, Foster, FOTAS, Fundraisers, Heartworms, News, PetSmart cats, Pibbles, Spay/Neuter, Stray hold requirements, surrendered pets, TNR Program, Volunteer, Volunteers
The Christmas Spirit of Gratitude and Charity
24
Dec
Dec
The Christmas season is upon us. It’s a time of festivity, bright lights, family, goodwill, and faith. It’s also a time to count our blessings. As we at FOTAS look […]
17
Dec
Dec
With more than 1,000 strays and surrendered pets arriving at the shelter over the last two and a half months, there are going to be adoptable animals who get lost […]
12
Dec
Dec
This is a story with a happy ending, one that spans eight years, six states, and a dog named Beanie. In 2010, the Wilson* family found a hungry and scared […]
2018, Adoption, Doggy Treadmill, Dogs, essay, FOTAS, Junior FOTAS, News, Training, Volunteers
Doggy Treadmill Works Wonders at the County Shelter
19
Nov
Nov
When someone suggested to FOTAS a few months ago that using a doggy treadmill at the Aiken County Animal Shelter would help our shy, scared dogs and overly-energetic dogs to […]
2018, Adoption, animal abuse, FOTAS, News, Spay/Neuter, surrendered pets, Transfer
The Animals Just Keep Coming into the County Shelter
12
Nov
Nov
“A record number of animals surrendered to the Aiken County Animal Shelter this month.” We see this headline way too much. The story goes on and on. The shelter staff […]
2018, Adoption, Cats, Dogs, FOTAS, kittens, News, Spay/Neuter, surrendered pets
Please, Please, Spay or Neuter Your Pet!
06
Nov
Nov
Last month, 512 animals were taken in to the Aiken County Animal Shelter. More than 500 strays and surrendered pets in October! It never happens this time of year. We […]