She arrived during the shelter’s cruelest season, a cat whose story of suffering and sacrifice made us all stop just to take it in. Because of all we don’t know […]
Category Archives: FOTAS
2019, Adoption, Bully Dogs, Dogs, fostering, FOTAS, kennel stress, News, Pibbles, Training
Amazing Dogs Struggle to Find Homes Due to Kennel Stress
22
Jul
Jul
Last week I walked over to see the new dogs on the shelter’s intake wing. When I see the dog in kennel 8, my heart breaks. He is so scared. […]
2019, Dogs, FOTAS, injured animals, kittens, neglected pets, News, Shelter staff, surgeries, surrendered pets
A Tale of Tails: A Little Bit Shorter Now
18
Jul
Jul
We have all experienced that strange phenomenon where things seem to come in waves, or the old saying that things happen in “threes”. Well for the month of June that […]
2019, Adoption, Cats, Dogs, FOTAS, neglected pets, News, senior pets, Uncategorized
Senior Pets Make Great Companions
08
Jul
Jul
It happens all the time. Someone surrenders a senior pet to the Aiken County Animal Shelter, or even worse, someone dumps their senior dog or cat on some country road […]
2019, Adoption, awards, Dogs, FOTAS, News, Volunteer, Volunteers
FOTAS Owes its Success to Aiken Community
02
Jul
Jul
When the 2019 Aiken’s Choice winners were announced for the Best of Aiken Contest (hosted by the Aiken Standard), FOTAS was voted the winner of the Best Nonprofit Organization and […]
2019, Adoption, Bully Dogs, Dogs, Foster, fostering, FOTAS, News, Pibbles, surrendered pets, Training, Volunteer, Volunteers
Fostering Prepares Pets for Adoption and Saves Lives
25
Jun
Jun
The need for foster homes is greater than ever. The Aiken County Animal Shelter is full of puppies, dogs, cats and kittens who are confused and afraid. So far in […]
2019, Adoption, Cats, FOTAS, making care-giving arrangements for pets, News, Proper Pet Care
Dying Man Surrenders his House Tabbies to the Shelter …Now They Wait
17
Jun
Jun
Her father could no longer care for his cats after falling seriously ill, so she brought them to the Aiken County Animal Shelter to be rehomed. The cats, most of […]
2019, animal abuse, Dogs, Foster, fostering, FOTAS, injured animals, neglected pets, News, Spay/Neuter
Good Samaritans rescue discarded, distressed puppies
10
Jun
Jun
On Friday, May 31, Lisa Brucchi walked out of her Windsor home into the blistering heat to check her mailbox. She was expecting an important letter from her mom and […]
2019, Adoption, Bully Dogs, DOGGIE DATES, Dogs, Foster, fostering, FOTAS, News, Pibbles, Training, Volunteers
Doggie Dates and Sleepovers Help Shelter Pets Relax, Find Forever Homes
04
Jun
Jun
Did you know you can go on dates with dogs who are waiting to be adopted at the Aiken County Animal Shelter (ACAS)? You can! If you live in the […]
2019, Adoption, Dogs, FOTAS, Military Veterans, News, Therapy Dogs, Veterans
Memorial Day: A Time to Reflect with an Adopted Pet at your Side
27
May
May
By Bob Gordon, FOTAS Communications Director Bonding closely with a pet can be a powerful and healing experience. It is with this in mind that each month, FOTAS proudly sponsors […]