Tag Archives: News
2022, Adoption, Dogs, FOTAS, kennel stress, News, Pibbles, Shelter staff, SOCIAL MEDIA, Volunteers
Longest shelter resident Christopher finds his dream home
Jan
Christopher had us worried. The two-year-old, 66-pound, mixed breed known for his soulful eyes, mahogany brindle coat and sweet personality was showing signs of kennel stress. He was sleeping too […]
2022, Dogs, Foster, fostering, FOTAS, kennel stress, News, Volunteers
Fostering saves lives, helps homeless pets get adopted
Jan
When you put a leash on Little Bit, he wouldn’t move. The 28-pound, tan Terrier mix just shook and gazed up at you with a forlorn look on his face. […]
2019, fostering, FOTAS, News, Shelter staff
The Extraordinary Staff at the Aiken County Animal Shelter
Mar
By Joanna D. Samson, FOTAS Vice President It’s so rare these days to find someone who does what they love and loves what they do, except at the county shelter, […]
2019, animal abuse, Cats, County Animal Control, Dogs, FOTAS, injured animals, kittens, neglected pets, News, Spay/Neuter, surrendered pets, TNR Program, Uncategorized
Save Lives and Stop Needless Suffering by Fixing your Pets
Feb
When people talk about our chronic dog and cat overpopulation problem, they usually focus on the overwhelming numbers – and rightfully so. Millions of pets lose their lives each year […]
2019, Adoption, Bully Dogs, Dogs, Donate, FOTAS, Have a Heart, Save a Heart, Heartworms, News, Uncategorized
Biscuit is Heartworm Free and Living the Good Life
Feb
It is uplifting to see how happy Biscuit is now that he has a home with a family that loves him. This sweet 9-year-old mixed breed is one of those […]
2019, Doggie Day Out, fostering, FOTAS, News, Training, Volunteer, Volunteers
Couple Fosters Shelter Dogs, Prepares them for Good Homes
Jan
When Yvonne and Colin Brookes moved to Aiken from the UK two years ago, they didn’t think they’d have any dogs in their home. They planned to make frequent trips […]
2018, Foster, FOTAS, News, Pibbles, Training, Volunteer, Volunteers
Volunteering at the Animal Shelter: What’s in it for You?
Jan
Rain or shine, hot or cold, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year! In some way, shape or form, FOTAS volunteers are helping to find […]
2018, Adoption, Cats, Chained dogs, community cats, County animal laws, County tethering ordinance, Dogs, Donate, donations, Foster, FOTAS, Fundraisers, Heartworms, News, PetSmart cats, Pibbles, Spay/Neuter, Stray hold requirements, surrendered pets, TNR Program, Volunteer, Volunteers
The Christmas Spirit of Gratitude and Charity
Dec
The Christmas season is upon us. It’s a time of festivity, bright lights, family, goodwill, and faith. It’s also a time to count our blessings. As we at FOTAS look […]
Dec
With more than 1,000 strays and surrendered pets arriving at the shelter over the last two and a half months, there are going to be adoptable animals who get lost […]