This is a story with a happy ending, one that spans eight years, six states, and a dog named Beanie. In 2010, the Wilson* family found a hungry and scared […]
Author Archives: Bob Gordon
2018, Cats, community cats, FOTAS, News, Spay/Neuter, TNR Program
The County Shelter’s Community Cat Program Works!
03
Dec
Dec
In 2016, Aiken County passed a resolution to implement a return-to-field program at the Aiken County Animal Shelter. Community cat diversion programs (or TNR — trap/neuter/return-to-field) like the county’s program […]
[Best_Wordpress_Gallery id=”3″ gal_title=”All images”]
2018, awards, essay, FOTAS, News, Spay/Neuter, surrendered pets, TNR Program, Volunteers
Giving Thanks at the Aiken County Animal Shelter
26
Nov
Nov
Thanksgiving is a time of reflection for those of us at FOTAS — a time to take stock of our blessings; to consider the remarkable progress we and the County […]
2018, Adoption, Doggy Treadmill, Dogs, essay, FOTAS, Junior FOTAS, News, Training, Volunteers
Doggy Treadmill Works Wonders at the County Shelter
19
Nov
Nov
When someone suggested to FOTAS a few months ago that using a doggy treadmill at the Aiken County Animal Shelter would help our shy, scared dogs and overly-energetic dogs to […]
2018, Adoption, animal abuse, FOTAS, News, Spay/Neuter, surrendered pets, Transfer
The Animals Just Keep Coming into the County Shelter
12
Nov
Nov
“A record number of animals surrendered to the Aiken County Animal Shelter this month.” We see this headline way too much. The story goes on and on. The shelter staff […]
2018, Adoption, Cats, Dogs, FOTAS, kittens, News, Spay/Neuter, surrendered pets
Please, Please, Spay or Neuter Your Pet!
06
Nov
Nov
Last month, 512 animals were taken in to the Aiken County Animal Shelter. More than 500 strays and surrendered pets in October! It never happens this time of year. We […]
2018, Adoption, Bully Dogs, Chained dogs, Dogs, FOTAS, News, Pibbles
Sweet Rosetta and Polo Deserve Loving Homes of their Own
06
Nov
Nov
Rosetta is on a couch, stretched out on her back with her eyes closed as FOTAS Volunteer John Berk simultaneously texts on his phone and rubs her chest. She opens […]
2018, Dogs, essay, FOTAS, News, Training, Volunteers
FOTAS and USC Aiken Partner on Program that Helps Save Shelter Dogs’ Lives
21
Oct
Oct
When you take Dr. Meredith Elzy’s Behavior Modification class at USC Aiken, not only do you learn the key concepts of this psychology therapy in a regular classroom setting, but […]
2018, Children, Dogs, donations, FOTAS, Fundraisers, Junior FOTAS, News, TNR Program, Volunteer, Volunteers, Woofstock
Junior FOTAS Students Prove our Future Looks Good
15
Oct
Oct
Last year, a new after school program called Junior FOTAS was started by students at Tall Pines STEM Academy. Two teachers assist the students, including their language arts teacher, Mrs. […]