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 […]
Category Archives: Cats
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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, Cats, Dogs, Foster, FOTAS, Volunteer
Becoming a FOTAS volunteer is a rewarding New Year’s Resolution
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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
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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
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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
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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 […]
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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. […]
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Nov
Nov
Thanksgiving is a time of reflection for those of us at FOTAS—a time to take stock of our blessings; to consider the remarkable progress we and the County have made […]
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Nov
Nov
By Bob Gordon, FOTAS Director of Communications Cats are fascinating creatures. They entertain us with their acrobatics, keep our homes free of mice with their hunting skills, and head butt […]
Adoption, Cats, Dogs, FOTAS, Military Veterans, Service Dogs, Veterans
Every day is Veterans Day at the Aiken County Animal Shelter
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Nov
Nov
By Bob Gordon, FOTAS Director of Communications This Friday, November 11, is Veterans Day, a time for us to pay our respects to those who have served in our military. […]