By Joanna D. Samson, Vice President, FOTAS “How do I love thee? Let me count the ways . . .” William Shakespeare Although I am certain Willie the Shake did […]
04
Feb
Feb
by Bob Gordon, FOTAS Director of Communications The first thing you notice about Derek DeMio is how open and friendly he is, even with total strangers. The 26-year-old makes a […]
04
Feb
Feb
by Joanna D. Samson, FOTAS Vice President Hilde is a beautiful blonde with golden eyes, an enormous smile and a gigantic heart. She is a big-time favorite among the FOTAS […]
04
Feb
Feb
by Martha Anne Tudor There’s a lot of talk in animal shelters about cats and dogs needing rescue. But we all know theirs aren’t the only lives saved through adoption. […]
Adoption, Dogs, Donate, Foster, FOTAS, Volunteer
‘Dogs Playing for Life’ team helps make shelter canines happier, more adoptable
08
Jan
Jan
by Bob Gordon, FOTAS Director of Communications Nearly every morning, a small team of volunteers heads to the Aiken County Animal Shelter’s play yard and gathers dogs from the kennels […]
Adoption, Cats, Dogs, Foster, FOTAS, Volunteer
Becoming a FOTAS volunteer is a rewarding New Year’s Resolution
01
Jan
Jan
by Bob Gordon, FOTAS Director of Communications Have you finalized your list of New Year’s Resolutions? Today is the day to do it. After recovering from champagne hangovers and binge […]
Adoption, Cats, Dogs, Donate, Foster, FOTAS, Spay/Neuter, Transfer, Volunteer
An open Christmas letter from FOTAS
22
Dec
Dec
By Joanna D. Samson, FOTAS Vice President Every Sunday, the Aiken Standard allows us this space to tell you about the Aiken County Animal Shelter, FOTAS and the plight of […]
Adoption, Cats, Dogs, Donate, Foster, FOTAS, Spay/Neuter, Transfer, Volunteer
FOTAS: Going the extra mile
22
Dec
Dec
By Joanna D. Samson, FOTAS Vice President Did you ever wonder where every homeless, injured, stray or abused animal picked up in the County (outside of the City) goes? Or […]
Adoption, Cats, Dogs, Donate, Foster, FOTAS, Spay/Neuter, Transfer, Volunteer
FOTAS needs your Christmas spirit
22
Dec
Dec
By Joanna D. Samson, FOTAS Vice-President “Every charitable act is a stepping stone towards heaven.” Henry Ward Beecher It’s the time of year when the spirit of Christmas thrives. It’s […]
05
Dec
Dec
By Joanna D. Samson, FOTAS Vice President My early days are kind of fuzzy—some time on a chain and lots of time fending for myself, raiding trashcans and laying low. […]