It has been my honor to be one of the founders and President of FOTAS since 2009. Before FOTAS was founded, I saw a stray animal problem in Aiken County […]
Category Archives: Fundraisers
2020, Cats, Events, FOTAS, Fundraisers, neglected pets, News, senior pets, surrendered pets
Coco & Mia’s Owners Moved Away Without Them
21
Jan
Jan
Coco would not eat or even groom herself. The 6-year-old, long-haired, gray and white beauty just slept or watched visitors with a suspicious eye when they approached her cat condo […]
2019, Dogs, donations, Events, FOTAS, Fundraisers, Junior FOTAS, News, Volunteers
Educating Local Students Is Key to Helping Homeless Pets
13
Jan
Jan
I am constantly blown away by the kindness of young people in our community, especially during the holiday season. Local students care deeply about the homeless animals at the Aiken […]
2019, Bully Dogs, Dogs, donations, Events, fostering, FOTAS, Fundraisers, News, surrendered pets, TNR Program, Volunteers
The Christmas Season of Kindness and Hope
30
Dec
Dec
The good doctor was on his way to work in Augusta when he spotted two large bully dogs on the Aiken-Augusta Highway. Concerned about their safety on the busy, four-lane […]
2019, Dogs, Events, Fundraisers, News, Uncategorized, Volunteers
Playing Fore the Pets Golf Tourney Develops into Biggest FOTAS Fundraiser
24
Sep
Sep
We are looking forward to our Sixth Annual Playing Fore the Pets golf tournament at The Reserve Club at Woodside Plantation tomorrow, Monday September 23. More than 200 players are […]
2019, Children, Dogs, Donate, Events, FOTAS, Fundraisers, News, Woofstock
Calling all Basset Hounds, Come Race at Woofstock!
29
Apr
Apr
By Denise Parmentier, FOTAS volunteer This Saturday, plan to attend Woofstock Doggie Derby Day 2019, FOTAS’s annual family festival featuring the famous Doxie Derby. This year’s event, scheduled to take […]
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 […]
2018, Children, Dogs, donations, FOTAS, Fundraisers, Junior FOTAS, News, TNR Program, Volunteer, Volunteers, Woofstock
Junior FOTAS Students Prove our Future Looks Good
15
Oct
Oct
Last year, a new after school program called Junior FOTAS was started by students at Tall Pines STEM Academy. Two teachers assist the students, including their language arts teacher, Mrs. […]
2018, donations, essay, Events, FOTAS, Fundraisers, News, Volunteers
Leadership & Teamwork Make FOTAS Golf Tourney a Signature Event
09
Oct
Oct
FOTAS just held its Fifth Annual Playing Fore the Pets Golf Tournament and Helicopter Ball Drop on Oct. 1. The event was bigger than ever, with 176 golfers participating in […]
2018, Bully Dogs, Dogs, Events, FOTAS, Fundraisers, News, Pibbles, Woofstock
Introducing Woofstock’s Awesome, Adoptable VIPs
29
Apr
Apr
This Saturday, FOTAS is hosting Woofstock, our biggest family event of the year. The celebration will take place at Citizens Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and once again […]