Category Archives: Spay/Neuter
2020, Cats, Dogs, FOTAS, FOTAS Fido Fixers, News, Spay/Neuter, Where your donations go
FOTAS Fido Fixers Program: Combatting Overpopulation of Unwanted Animals
Dec
FOTAS is all about improving the quality of life for the animals in the Aiken County Animal Shelter, increasing the adoptability of the shelter residents and of going the extra […]
2020, Adoption, donations, FOTAS, Have a Heart, Save a Heart, Home-to-Home adoption program, News, Spay/Neuter, TNR Program, Transfer, Volunteers, Where your donations go, Where your donations go
FOTAS and 11 Years of Progress at the Aiken County Animal Shelter
Jul
On July 29, 2009, the South Carolina Secretary of State officially approved FOTAS as a charitable nonprofit organization dedicated to the care of the homeless, abandoned, and abused animals consigned […]
2020, Cats, Dogs, Foster, fostering, FOTAS, News, Spay/Neuter
County Shelter Emergency: Transfers Cancelled Due to COVID-19
Mar
As the coronavirus spreads throughout the United States, the ways in which our daily lives are affected become more apparent with each passing day. Shortages in household goods, widespread closing […]
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
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, awards, Board of Directors, Cats, Dogs, Donate, Events, FOTAS, News, Shelter staff, Spay/Neuter, Uncategorized, Volunteers
It’s a Party! FOTAS Celebrates Ten Years of Saving Lives
Oct
On Saturday, November 2nd, FOTAS will host a party at the Aiken County Animal Shelter to celebrate its tenth anniversary partnering with the county and the shelter to save lives. […]
2019, animal abuse, Dogs, Foster, fostering, FOTAS, injured animals, neglected pets, News, Spay/Neuter
Good Samaritans rescue discarded, distressed puppies
Jun
On Friday, May 31, Lisa Brucchi walked out of her Windsor home into the blistering heat to check her mailbox. She was expecting an important letter from her mom and […]
2019, Cats, Dogs, Events, FOTAS, News, Spay/Neuter, Training
Teaching Children Well about Training and Responsible Pet Care
May
By Kathy Jacobs, FOTAS Program Director Educating our children is essential for promoting better pet care and reducing the number of homeless dogs and cats. Last week, Dog Trainer Susi […]
2019, animal care education, Chained dogs, County Animal Control, County animal laws, Dogs, FOTAS, Junior FOTAS, microchipping, News, Spay/Neuter, surrendered pets
Animal Control Officers: Friends, not Dog Catchers
Apr
by Kathy Jacobs, FOTAS Program Director I often go to area schools to talk to students about responsible pet ownership and proper animal care. When we talk about how animals […]