I am a Great Pyrenees. On July 14, 2020, I was adopted by Biz and Eddie Mann from the Aiken County Animal Shelter (ACAS). At that time, I was way […]
Category Archives: Adoption
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 […]
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, 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 […]
2021, Adoption, Bully Dogs, Chained dogs, Dogs, FOTAS, News, Pibbles, SOCIAL MEDIA
Hilde: One Special Shelter Dog Who Finally Found Her Dream Home
26
Jan
Jan
In the seven years since the new Aiken County Animal Shelter opened, thousands and thousands of dogs have passed through its doors. Dogs of every shape, size, age, condition, breed, […]
2021, Adoption, Bully Dogs, Dogs, FOTAS, neglected pets, News, Pibbles, Volunteer, Volunteers
Local News Anchor Joins FOTAS, Adopts and Promotes Shelter Dogs
25
Jan
Jan
WRDW TV News Anchor and Investigative Reporter Meredith Anderson and her daughter, Ella, have joined FOTAS, and we could not be more pleased to have them on our team. They […]
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, Adoption, Bully Dogs, Dogs, News, Pibbles
Christmas Miracle: Fate Brings Family and Dogs Together
28
Dec
Dec
Sometimes things happen that cannot be explained. My wife, Jennifer, and I recently experienced such an event. About 15 months ago we adopted Meadow, a white Pitbull mix, from the […]
2020, adopter feedback, Adoption, ANIMAL CRUELTY, Dogs, FOTAS, neglected pets, News
Stray Dog Toby Escapes Hard-Knock Life to Become Cherished Family Member
17
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 […]