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Category Archives: Adoption
2020, Adoption, bonded pets, bonded pets, cats, dogs, Cats, Dogs, FOTAS, making care-giving arrangements for pets, News, SOCIAL MEDIA, surrendered pets
Bonded Dog and Cat Saved After Owner Goes into Assisted Living
16
Apr
Apr
Everything fell apart for Fergus and George when their owner’s health deteriorated, forcing him to move into an assisted living facility. Broken-hearted, Robert Toole brought Fergus, a 2-year-old, tan Chihuahua, […]
2020, Adoption, coronavirus crisis, Dogs, FOTAS, News, SELECTING A PET
FOTAS: The Fate of a Dog During the Coronavirus Crisis
12
Apr
Apr
My name is Buck, and although I’m just a dog, I know a thing or two about this coronavirus. First of all, I know I can’t get it or give […]
2020, Adoption, Dogs, FOTAS, neglected pets, News, Volunteer
A FOTAS Love Story: Fate and the Redemptive Power of Love
07
Apr
Apr
This week’s story is one about serendipity—a series of coincidental and seemingly unrelated events and encounters that resulted in happy good fortune for a scared, abandoned dog and a man […]
2020, Adoption, Dogs, FOTAS, News, senior pets, SOCIAL MEDIA, surrendered pets, Volunteers
Power of Social Media Saves Bonded Senior Shelter Dogs
03
Mar
Mar
A woman from Ohio saw two bonded, senior Beagle mix siblings, Benson and Aggie, posted on Facebook and, with a little help from some FOTAS friends, adopted them and had […]
2020, Adoption, Cats, Dogs, FOTAS, Home-to-Home adoption program, kennel stress, News, SELECTING A PET
Successful Home to Home Program Marks Its One-Year Anniversary
03
Mar
Mar
FOTAS’ Home to Home program celebrated its one-year anniversary this month. In that first year, we’ve had 177 animals successfully rehomed using the program. That is 177 dogs and cats […]
"Can I Crash on Your Couch?" program, 2020, Adoption, Bully Dogs, Doggie Day Out, Dogs, fostering, FOTAS, kennel stress, News
County Animal Shelter Dog Jay Shares His Adoption Story
05
Feb
Feb
My name is Jay. I was recently adopted from the Aiken County Animal Shelter and have a story to tell. I never wanted to end up at the shelter but, […]
2020, adopter feedback, Adoption, Bully Dogs, Cats, Dogs, FOTAS, kittens, News
More than 3,000 Pets Adopted from ACAS in 2019
29
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 […]
2019, Adoption, Bully Dogs, Dogs, FOTAS, Have a Heart, Save a Heart, Heartworms, News, Pibbles
No More Tears: Hamilton’s a Happy Dog and Facebook Star
13
Jan
Jan
This is a story that began with a dog crying real tears when he was surrendered to the Aiken County Animal Shelter nearly a year ago. FOTAS Programs Coordinator Kathy […]
2019, adopter feedback, Adoption, Cats, Dogs, FOTAS, kittens, News
We Love a Happy Ending! Adopters Share Their Success Stories
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Dec
Dec
Thank you to everyone who has adopted pets from the Aiken County Animal Shelter. Here are some of the latest emails and notes we’ve received from folks who have given […]