A funny thing happened with two of the dogs we adopted from the Aiken County Animal Shelter that made us think that we are on to something. We like to […]
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2021, Adoption, DOGGIE DATES, Doggie Day Out, SELECTING A PET
Why you should adopt your next dog or cat from the County Shelter
29
Dec
Dec
The Aiken County Animal Shelter takes in more than 4,000 pets a year and these homeless dogs and cats need community members to adopt them and save their lives. But […]
2020, Adoption, Cats, Dogs, FOTAS, Home-to-Home adoption program, News, SELECTING A PET, SOCIAL MEDIA
‘Home to Home’ Proves to be a Successful Resource for Adopting Out Pets
31
Oct
Oct
We’re about a year and a half into the inception of our Home to Home program, which is free to use. Home to Home is a better way for rehoming […]
2020, Adoption, Cats, Dogs, FOTAS, News, pet discrimination, pet myths and misinformation, SELECTING A PET
Why Are Black Dogs and Cats Often the Last to Be Adopted?
20
Oct
Oct
People discriminate against black dogs and cats. This isn’t an opinion. It is a statistical fact. Black dogs and cats wait four times longer to get adopted from shelters and […]
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, 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 […]
2019, Adoption, Dogs, FOTAS, News, SELECTING A PET, Uncategorized
Adopting a New Canine Family Member
20
Nov
Nov
You’ve made the decision: you’re ready to bring a new dog into your life. Since you are reading this column, I’m guessing you’ve also decided to rescue your new pal […]