People discriminate against black dogs and cats. This isn’t an opinion. It is a statistical fact. Black dogs and cats wait four times longer to get adopted from shelters and […]
Category Archives: Cats
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Oct
Oct
A microchip the size of a grain of rice has the power to save your pet’s life. This radio frequency identification device (RFID) can mean the difference between losing your […]
2020, adopter feedback, Adoption, Cats, Dogs, FOTAS, kittens, News
County Shelter Pets in Need Find Fantastic Forever Homes
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Oct
Oct
When you adopt a homeless pet from the Aiken County Animal Shelter (ACAS) and walk out the door with your new furry companion, staff members don’t just file your paperwork, […]
2020, Cats, FIV positive felines, FOTAS, News, Shelter staff, Volunteers
Simba: Unforgettable Tabby Cries for Hugs from Shelter Staff
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Aug
Aug
Last year, 4,000 animals arrived at the Aiken County Animal Shelter (ACAS) and it can be overwhelming to remember them as they are adopted to new homes or reunited with […]
2020, Cats, Donate, donations, FOTAS, Fundraisers, News, shelter construction, Volunteer
Ernie Wolf: FOTAS Volunteer Makes Houses for a Good Cause
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Aug
Aug
It has been my honor to be one of the founders and President of FOTAS since 2009. Before FOTAS was founded, I saw a stray animal problem in Aiken County […]
2020, animal care education, Cats, Dogs, fireworks and pets, FOTAS, News
July 4th Celebrations Can Result in Terrified, Lost Dogs & Cats
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Jul
Jul
On the Monday following July 4th weekend, the phones at the Aiken County always blow up with calls from citizens who have lost their dogs or cats because the animals […]
2020, adopter feedback, Bully Dogs, Cats, coronavirus crisis, Dogs, FOTAS, kittens, News
Successful Pet Adoptions Are Made During Pandemic
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May
May
Despite the coronavirus crisis, the Aiken County Animal Shelter continues to adopt out homeless animals in need. The shelter is temporarily closed to the public, but folks can visit and […]
2020, Adoption, bonded pets, bonded pets, cats, dogs, Cats, Dogs, FOTAS, making care-giving arrangements for pets, News, SOCIAL MEDIA, surrendered pets
Bonded Dog and Cat Saved After Owner Goes into Assisted Living
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Apr
Apr
Everything fell apart for Fergus and George when their owner’s health deteriorated, forcing him to move into an assisted living facility. Broken-hearted, Robert Toole brought Fergus, a 2-year-old, tan Chihuahua, […]
2020, Cats, Dogs, Foster, fostering, FOTAS, News, Spay/Neuter
County Shelter Emergency: Transfers Cancelled Due to COVID-19
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Mar
Mar
As the coronavirus spreads throughout the United States, the ways in which our daily lives are affected become more apparent with each passing day. Shortages in household goods, widespread closing […]
2020, Adoption, Cats, Dogs, FOTAS, Home-to-Home adoption program, kennel stress, News, SELECTING A PET
Successful Home to Home Program Marks Its One-Year Anniversary
03
Mar
Mar
FOTAS’ Home to Home program celebrated its one-year anniversary this month. In that first year, we’ve had 177 animals successfully rehomed using the program. That is 177 dogs and cats […]