Alex Mastromonico is on a mission to help the homeless animals at the Aiken County Animal Shelter (ACAS). The nine-year-old heard about FOTAS’s “Have a Heart, Save a Heart” program, […]
Category Archives: Adoption
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Feb
Feb
Most of the cats at the Aiken County Animal Shelter (ACAS) are sweet, laidback and cuddly. They do best inside – playing with their cat toys on the floor, sleeping […]
Adoption, Cats, essay, FOTAS, News, Volunteer, Volunteers
FOTAS volunteer Leah Holt gives unwanted cats a second chance at health and happiness
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Jan
Jan
Over the last 16 months, FOTAS Volunteer Leah Holt has given three unwanted cats the happiness and security that comes with having a forever home. She adopted all three from […]
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Jan
Jan
Arthur is a handsome, 7-year old retriever-cross with four white socks and a gray muzzle. He was found wandering on the road, dumped by his owner—confused, scared, half-starved, hair falling […]
Adoption, Cats, Dogs, Donate, Foster, FOTAS, Heartworms, Spay/Neuter, Volunteer
Resolving to do better by our animals
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Dec
Dec
It’s that time again—the end of one year and the promise of a new one. Most of us (myself included) resolve to be better—to exercise more, lose weight, spend less […]
Adoption, Cats, Dogs, Donate, Foster, FOTAS, Spay/Neuter, Transfer, Volunteer
FOTAS: Christmas spirit, gratitude and saving animals
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Dec
Dec
Every Sunday, the ‘Aiken Standard’ allows us this space to tell you about the Aiken County Animal Shelter, FOTAS and the plight of the 5000 homeless animals consigned to the […]
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 […]
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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 […]