by Bob Gordon, FOTAS Director of Communications Finally, the skies were quiet again. The severe storm that caused the Shelter’s power to go out several times, had moved on. Stranded […]
20
Jul
Jul
By Joanna Dunn Samson, FOTAS Vice-President Late one cold Sunday afternoon last March, a box was left on the sidewalk of the County Shelter, which was closed. In the box […]
14
Jul
Jul
by Bob Gordon, FOTAS Director of Communications When FOTAS Volunteer Muf Fuller fosters kittens from the Aiken County Animal Shelter, she has a partner that assists her with this important […]
Adoption, Bully Dogs, Dogs, FOTAS, Heartworms
A Cinderella Story: The adoption of Xena, The Warrior Princess
07
Jul
Jul
By Joanna D. Samson, FOTAS Vice President Blossom wasn’t the prettiest dog in the County Shelter, not by a long shot. Her muted gray brindle coat was dull and ratty; […]
01
Jul
Jul
by Bob Gordon, FOTAS Director of Communications A small, stray dog adopted from the Aiken County Animal Shelter is making a huge difference in 20-year-old Max Conger’s life. The short […]
22
Jun
Jun
by Bob Gordon, FOTAS Director of Communications In last week’s column, Dr. Lisa Levy, the Aiken County Animal Shelter’s veterinarian, wrote about saving three cats that were brought in with […]
Adoption, Cats, FOTAS, Volunteer
Injured and abused cats get second chance after successful surgeries
16
Jun
Jun
by Dr. Lisa Levy, ACAS Veterinarian This month, we’ve already taken in more than 300 strays and surrendered animals at the County Animal Shelter. Last month, we took in more […]
12
Jun
Jun
by Bob Gordon, FOTAS Director of Communications It is mid-May and Roxy is crying out from her kennel at the Aiken County Animal Shelter. The disappointment of being passed over […]
12
Jun
Jun
By Joanna D. Samson, FOTAS VP Two emaciated mares and a skinny mini-horse were dumped at the home of a very kind soul in the County, and although he had […]
12
Jun
Jun
By Joanna D. Samson, FOTAS Vice President It is May 24th as I write this article, only three weeks into the month of May, and a heart-breaking, record number of […]