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Bait dog Norman overcomes past cruelty, now has good life he deserves

Norman was picked up by Animal Control in May 2021. He arrived weak, shut down and lifeless. Scars on his face, mangled feet, ribs showing and his teeth filed down. As much as we do not want to believe that such cruelty occurs in our community, this dog proves otherwise. This sweet boy didn’t have […]

ACAS Is Your Chief Resource for Upcoming Kitten Season

A flood of kittens is about to hit the area. It happens every year, starting in April, peaking in July and August, and sometimes continuing into November. Feline babies of every color, fur length and breed type will soon be popping up throughout the country – including Aiken County. Here is what you can do […]

Adopting a New Canine Family Member

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 from a shelter—maybe because your heart goes out to the thousands of homeless dogs who need and deserve a loving family, or maybe because you […]

It’s a Party! FOTAS Celebrates Ten Years of Saving Lives

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. What a ride it’s been. In 2009, a few dedicated and concerned citizens banded together to form FOTAS in response to the dismal conditions at […]

Playing Fore the Pets Golf Tourney Develops into Biggest FOTAS Fundraiser

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 expected to participate, and we are grateful to them and our event sponsors for helping us to raise funds for the Aiken County Animal Shelter […]

How to Select the Right Shelter Kitty for Your Home

Looking to adopt a feline friend? Now is a great time to make the plunge and visit the Aiken County Animal Shelter. A flood of strays and surrendered pets is hitting the shelter and these beautiful animals need homes. Young kittens are in cat condos located in the front lobby and most older kittens and […]

Sick Puppy Saved Through FOTAS/ACAS Teamwork

Brindle and white mixed breed Tiffany arrived at the Aiken County Animal Shelter (ACAS) with three puppies that were barely one week old. We had no foster volunteers available, so the pups had to stay at the shelter and endure the loud barking of a nearly full intake area. Tiffany was a great mother and […]

Senior Pets Make Great Companions

It happens all the time. Someone surrenders a senior pet to the Aiken County Animal Shelter, or even worse, someone dumps their senior dog or cat on some country road far from home and Animal Control finds them wandering aimlessly around the County, hungry and disoriented. They arrive at the Shelter bewildered and scared. They […]

Speaking Out on Behalf of Neglected, Abandoned, and Abused Animals

Adopting a pet can bring years of love, laughter, and companionship into you and your family’s life, but it is also a responsibility that goes far beyond providing food and water. Pets need a safe place to shelter them from the elements. They need to be vaccinated against rabies and other types of preventable diseases. […]