Memorial Day is a holiday to honor the more than one million men and women who have died while serving in the U.S. military. However, it is also a time […]
07
Jul
Jul
Couples find volunteering at the Aiken County Animal Shelter (ACAS) to be a powerful bonding activity and a deeply satisfying experience. They come in pairs to walk, socialize and pamper […]
2021, abandoned animals, Dogs, FOTAS, neglected pets, News
Hounds of Love at the County Animal Shelter
02
Jul
Jul
Skin and bones. Found starving and scared with pressure sores on their bodies from lying on concrete for long hours at a time. Clearly neglected and possibly abused, the pair […]
2021, FOTAS, News, shelter construction, Where your donations go, Where your donations go
County Shelter P.A.W.S. Center Is About to Become a Reality
16
Jun
Jun
You have been looking for the perfect canine friend, and you think you finally found her on the FOTAS website—a lovely, white Pibble with a brown patch on her eye […]
2021, Dogs, dogs playing for life, group dog play, Training
Group Play Can Work Wonders for Shelter Dogs
25
May
May
Paddy, a handsome white and black Border Collie mix, slinks into the play yard, his head down, tail between his legs. He backs away from the humans in the yard, […]
2021, Adoption, Bully Dogs, County Animal Control, Dogs, FOTAS, injured animals, News, surgeries
Shelter Dog Spirit Overcomes Adversity, Hopes for a Forever Home
05
May
May
The 27-pound mixed breed female that hobbled out of the roadside woods to greet Patrick Miller, Animal Control Officer, was bringing a lesson to share. Patrick suspected a hit and […]
2021, adopter feedback, Adoption, Cats, Dogs, FOTAS, kittens, News
Four Furry ACAS Alumni Are Living the Good Life with One Family
02
May
May
Over the last three years, Robin and Bobby Vaughn have adopted four homeless pets from the Aiken County Animal Shelter (ACAS). This quartet of two kittens, Ripley and Charlee, and […]
2021, abandoned animals, Dogs, FOTAS, News, senior pets, surrendered pets
Sweet Savannah Wants To Be Your One and Only Pet
28
Apr
Apr
Have you ever known someone who is funny, clever and exceptional around their friends but turns into a stammering, nervous individual when meeting new people? They become a shell of […]
2021, Foster, fostering, FOTAS, kitten season, kittens, News, Uncategorized
ACAS Is Your Chief Resource for Upcoming Kitten Season
09
Apr
Apr
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 […]
2021, abandoned animals, Bully Dogs, Dogs, Foster, fostering, FOTAS, kennel stress, News
More Fosters Needed as County Animal Shelter Fills Up
22
Mar
Mar
The need for foster homes is great. The Aiken County Animal Shelter is filling up as it does every spring. This causes us to run short on room but also […]