Over the last three years, Robin and Bobby Vaughn have adopted four homeless pets from the Aiken County Animal Shelter (ACAS). This quartet of two kittens, Ripley and Charlee, and […]
Category Archives: Dogs
2021, abandoned animals, Dogs, FOTAS, News, senior pets, surrendered pets
Sweet Savannah Wants To Be Your One and Only Pet
28
Apr
Apr
Have you ever known someone who is funny, clever and exceptional around their friends but turns into a stammering, nervous individual when meeting new people? They become a shell of […]
2021, abandoned animals, Bully Dogs, Dogs, Foster, fostering, FOTAS, kennel stress, News
More Fosters Needed as County Animal Shelter Fills Up
22
Mar
Mar
The need for foster homes is great. The Aiken County Animal Shelter is filling up as it does every spring. This causes us to run short on room but also […]
18
Mar
Mar
Never say never. That’s something I’ve learned over the years, and it’s something that came into full realization when Hitch entered my orbit. “I saw the cutest little Chihuahua mix […]
2021, Demodex, Dogs, Foster, fostering, FOTAS, News, PUPPIES, Transfer, Volunteer
The Joys of Fostering from an Expert
05
Mar
Mar
We began fostering puppies with FOTAS and Aiken County Animal Shelter shortly after seeing the conditions in the old shelter on Wire Road. In the almost 10 years since then, […]
"Can I Crash on Your Couch?" program, 2021, DOGGIE DATES, Doggie Day Out, Dogs, FOTAS, kennel stress, News, Volunteer, Volunteers
Doggie Days Out: Win-Win Program for Four-Legged and Two-Legged!
03
Mar
Mar
When FOTAS and the Aiken County Animal Shelter launched our Doggie Days Out Program, we had no idea just how beneficial it would be for the dogs. Turns out to […]
2021, adopter feedback, Adoption, Dogs, FOTAS, News, Therapy dog certification, Therapy Dogs
Shelter Dog Replaces Dog of a Lifetime
23
Feb
Feb
FOTAS Programs Coordinator Kathy Jacobs knew Scott Albrecht and Harvey were meant to be together. When she first saw Harvey arrive at the Aiken County Animal Shelter (ACAS), she somehow […]
2021, Doggie Day Out, Dogs, FOTAS, News, Pibbles
Shelter Dog Seaver Will Dance His Way Into Your Heart
04
Feb
Feb
Seaver is a dancing machine. No, really! When this handsome dog gets excited, his front two feet become a blur as he gracefully taps his paws on the ground like […]
2021, Adoption, Bully Dogs, Chained dogs, Dogs, FOTAS, News, Pibbles, SOCIAL MEDIA
Hilde: One Special Shelter Dog Who Finally Found Her Dream Home
26
Jan
Jan
In the seven years since the new Aiken County Animal Shelter opened, thousands and thousands of dogs have passed through its doors. Dogs of every shape, size, age, condition, breed, […]
2021, Adoption, Bully Dogs, Dogs, FOTAS, neglected pets, News, Pibbles, Volunteer, Volunteers
Local News Anchor Joins FOTAS, Adopts and Promotes Shelter Dogs
25
Jan
Jan
WRDW TV News Anchor and Investigative Reporter Meredith Anderson and her daughter, Ella, have joined FOTAS, and we could not be more pleased to have them on our team. They […]