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How does FOTAS Help?

Aiken County Animal Shelter supplemented by FOTAS has saved 44,203 dogs and cats it received from 2013 through 2024.

In addition, from January 2016 through December 2024, Aiken County Animal Shelter supplemented by FOTAS organized and paid for the spay/neuter surgeries of 9,709 community cats.

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Latest News

In the first 12 days of 2025, the Aiken County Shelter has received 150 unwanted dogs and cats.
Welcoming 2025

20
Jan
Aiken County Shelter dog smiling up
Giving Tuesday: supporting Aiken County’s homeless animals

25
Nov
Parker (left) and Skye met at the shelter, became friends and were adopted together.
Parker & Skye: arrived as strangers, left together as family

15
Nov
No More Sad Eyes
Sad Eyes No More

09
Nov
Whitney loves children and is easy to walk
The Plight of the Only Pet

01
Nov
One of the litters arrived, stuffed in a hot, dirty kennel.
Puppies, puppies, puppies!

27
Sep
Big Bear is affectionate and loyal.
Adoption success stories from the County Animal Shelter

20
Sep
Jack is one of seven kittens fostered by the citizen who found them. They were all adopted from the County Shelter in just two days.
Finder fosters rescue and save hundreds of kittens

18
Sep