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Home to Home | Adopt + Rehome
Keep animals out of shelters through direct home placement.
Their lives are in our hands.
Their lives are in our hands.
- Home
- Adopt
Adoption Success Stories
Check out these stories of happy pets with their new families.
- Help
Help Save Community Pets
Donating Saves Lives
Make a one-time gift or become a monthly donor.
Wish List & Give by Shopping
Items on our wishlist are always needed at the Aiken County Animal Shelter.
- About
About FOTAS Aiken
The Friends of the Animal Shelter – Aiken County (FOTAS) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3), volunteer organization created in 2009 to supplement the resources of the Aiken County Animal Shelter in the care of over 4,000 homeless and abandoned animals consigned to its care each year. FOTAS is wholly funded by private donations.
The mission of FOTAS is to support the Aiken County Animal Shelter by promoting animal welfare, responsible pet ownership, and the elimination of euthanasia of all adoptable animals.
Aiken Choice “Best of Aiken” Awards
Best Pet Rescue Organization and Best Pet Friendly Event: Woofstock Doggie Derby Day.
- Programs
Foster Care Program
Volunteer to provide a healthy home for adoptable animals.
Doggie Days Out
Spend an hour, afternoon, or overnight with a shelter dog and bring happiness to you both!
- Events
WOOFSTOCK Family Fun Day 2026
April 25 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | Pet Adoptions, Amazing Animals from Eudora Wildlife Park, Dog Contests, Raffle, Food, DJ, Demos, & more!
- Resources
Lost + Found
Get help if you lost or found a pet.
- News
Some Things Still Shock Us
This past Monday, I was out walking shelter dogs before the shelter opened when I heard myname being called. I turned around to see one [...]
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May
FOTAS: Canine play groups at the County Shelter
Monday mornings are noisy at the Aiken County Animal Shelter. The dogs are excited. Night is over, a new work week begins, and humans are [...]
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May
Calling all humans! Volunteers needed!
Every dog has a story, and for me and my pals here at the Aiken County Animal Shelter, most are sad. Take me—DayLily. I’m a [...]
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May - Contact
FOTAS
PO Box 2207
Aiken SC 29802
803-514-4313
info@fotasaiken.orgAIKEN COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER
333 Wire Road
Aiken, SC 29801
Phone: 803-642-1537
shelter@aikencountysc.gov
Official WebsiteAdoption Hours:
Monday – Friday: 11am – 5pm
Saturday: 11am – 4:30pmAppointments encouraged.
Call 803-642-1537Citizen Stray Intake Hours:
Monday – Friday: Noon – 4:00 pm
Owner Surrender by Appointment:
Call 803-642-1537, prompt #7