Scrappy, a lovable and social dog, exhibited a new behavior that worried us at the Aiken County Animal Shelter (ACAS). This dog, who loves people, stopped coming to us in […]
Category Archives: kennel stress
2020, Demodex, Dogs, Foster, fostering, FOTAS, kennel stress, neglected pets, News
Fostering Helps Save Dogs Rescued from Hoarding Situation
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Apr
Apr
In early February, the shelter received a large group of dogs from a hoarding situation. These poor canines were not only fearful, but also emaciated, covered in fleas — and […]
2020, Bully Dogs, Chained dogs, Dogs, FOTAS, kennel stress, News, Pibbles
Affectionate Shelter Dog Baya Is One Marvelous Mutt
09
Mar
Mar
Mutts are a tribute to the creativity of nature, each one unique—a mix of physical and behavioral characteristics divinely inspired and executed. As a rule, thanks to a broader, more […]
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 […]
2020, animal care education, Cats, Dogs, FOTAS, kennel stress, News, Proper Pet Care, SELECTING A PET, Training
Three Tips to Make Your Pet Adoption a Success
18
Feb
Feb
Adopting a pet from a shelter is one of the most rewarding experiences life has to offer. They bring you unconditional love, companionship and joy. Of course, adoption is a […]
2020, Demodex, Foster, fostering, FOTAS, kennel stress, neglected pets, News
Fosters Needed for Shelter Dogs with Demodectic Mange
17
Feb
Feb
They arrive at the Aiken County Animal Shelter (ACAS) with patches of fur missing – and sometimes even completely bald, with red, scaly skin — but through fostering and treatment, […]
"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, […]
2019, animal abuse, Bully Dogs, Chained dogs, Dogs, Donate, Foster, FOTAS, injured animals, kennel stress, neglected pets, News, Spay/Neuter, Volunteer
Christmas Heartbreak at the County Animal Shelter
14
Dec
Dec
Help! Strays and owner-surrenders are pouring into the county shelter — 47 animals in the first three days of December! While the good citizens of Aiken County embrace a Christmas […]
2019, Adoption, Bully Dogs, Dogs, FOTAS, kennel stress, News, Pibbles
The Power of Social Media Saves Sweet Tiffany
18
Oct
Oct
Adoptions have been slow. Kids are back in school, families are busy with activities and people just aren’t coming out to adopt. This is disheartening for the many adoptable dogs […]
2019, Adoption, Bully Dogs, Dogs, fostering, FOTAS, kennel stress, News, Pibbles, Training
Amazing Dogs Struggle to Find Homes Due to Kennel Stress
22
Jul
Jul
Last week I walked over to see the new dogs on the shelter’s intake wing. When I see the dog in kennel 8, my heart breaks. He is so scared. […]
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