By Joanna D. Samson, V.P. of FOTAS On Sunday morning, Sept. 2 the sun broke through the clouds, adding heat to an already steamy morning. I arrived at the Aiken County […]
Category Archives: Adoption
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Sep
Sep
By Joanna D. Samson, Vice President, FOTAS My husband David swears that shelter dogs are grateful, that they know they have been saved and that you saved them, and that […]
19
Sep
Sep
By Joanna D. Samson, FOTAS Vice President There is much to love about our Pibbles: the sleek, athletic build, the endless energy, the big square head, the affectionate nature, […]
Adoption, Bully Dogs, Cats, Dogs, Foster, FOTAS, Volunteer
Want a longer, happier life? Adopt a shelter animal in need
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Sep
Sep
By Bob Gordon, FOTAS Director of Communications If you needed another reason to go to the Aiken County Animal Shelter and adopt a homeless pet in need, here’s a big […]
Adoption, Cats, Dogs, FOTAS, Spay/Neuter, Volunteer
A heartbreaking week results in many amazing animals up for adoption
29
Aug
Aug
By Kathy Jacobs, FOTAS Programs Coordinator This has been a very heartbreaking week. In just six days, the Aiken County Animal Shelter (ACAS) received 150 homeless dogs and cats. Many […]
Adoption, Cats, Dogs, FOTAS, Fundraisers, Volunteer
Aiken Family finds enrichment from fostering Shelter animals
19
Aug
Aug
By Bob Gordon, FOTAS Director of Communications When Wendy Dietzel read on the FOTAS Facebook page that the Aiken County Animal Shelter was at full capacity and needed volunteers to […]
19
Aug
Aug
By Patricia Dugan Life is good! The old house has been sold and a new adventure begins in Aiken. Retirement is freeing. A time for adventures, wonderful new neighbors, traveling, […]
Adoption, Bully Dogs, Dogs, Foster, FOTAS, Heartworms, Uncategorized, Volunteer
Lost, mud-covered pup leads family to love Bully mix breeds
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Aug
Aug
By Bob Gordon, FOTAS Director of Communications Five years ago, Lauren Kilbreth was heading home after a job interview when she passed some little kids running from a mud-covered puppy. […]
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Jul
Jul
By Joanna D. Samson, FOTAS Vice President They started lining up at the Aiken County Animal Shelter at 10:30 last Saturday. By the time the shelter opened its doors for […]
Adoption, Cats, Dogs, FOTAS, Spay/Neuter, Volunteer
Fix-A-Pet Program provides assistance for spay/neutering surgery
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Jul
Jul
By Bob Gordon, FOTAS Director of Communications While it is impossible to determine exactly how many orphaned dogs and cats live in the United States, the American Society for the […]