Category Archives: Military Veterans
2021, Dogs, FOTAS, Military Veterans, News, Service Dogs, Veterans
Working Together to Save Veterans and Homeless Dogs
Aug
Memorial Day is a holiday to honor the more than one million men and women who have died while serving in the U.S. military. However, it is also a time […]
2019, Adoption, Dogs, FOTAS, Military Veterans, News, Therapy Dogs, Veterans
Memorial Day: A Time to Reflect with an Adopted Pet at your Side
May
By Bob Gordon, FOTAS Communications Director Bonding closely with a pet can be a powerful and healing experience. It is with this in mind that each month, FOTAS proudly sponsors […]
Adoption, Dogs, Foster, FOTAS, Military Veterans, Service Dogs, Therapy Dogs
Service dog Blue brings blessings to veteran who adopted him
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 […]
Adoption, Cats, Dogs, FOTAS, Military Veterans, Service Dogs, Veterans
Every day is Veterans Day at the Aiken County Animal Shelter
Nov
By Bob Gordon, FOTAS Director of Communications This Friday, November 11, is Veterans Day, a time for us to pay our respects to those who have served in our military. […]
Adoption, Dogs, FOTAS, Military Veterans, Service Dogs, Veterans
County Shelter animals give comfort and aid to U.S. Veterans
May
By Bob Gordon, FOTAS Communications Director “There is a special bond that dogs and humans share,” says William Collins, a local U.S. veteran who served overseas. “A dog can make a […]