By Joanna Dunn Samson, FOTAS Vice President Yesterday, the Aiken County Animal Shelter participated in the National Clear the Shelter Day for the second time. By all accounts, the day […]
Category Archives: FOTAS
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Aug
Aug
by Bob Gordon, FOTAS Director of Communications We’ve all heard and read the negative comments about today’s youth. Kids are lazy these days! They’re more interested in their iPhones and […]
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Aug
Aug
Dr. Lisa Levy, ACAS Veterinarian Three years ago, a small, scared, black dog came into the shelter. Her right rear leg was missing below the knee, leaving the end of […]
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Jul
Jul
by Bob Gordon, FOTAS Director of Communications Finally, the skies were quiet again. The severe storm that caused the Shelter’s power to go out several times, had moved on. Stranded […]
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Jul
Jul
By Joanna Dunn Samson, FOTAS Vice-President Late one cold Sunday afternoon last March, a box was left on the sidewalk of the County Shelter, which was closed. In the box […]
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Jul
Jul
by Bob Gordon, FOTAS Director of Communications When FOTAS Volunteer Muf Fuller fosters kittens from the Aiken County Animal Shelter, she has a partner that assists her with this important […]
Adoption, Bully Dogs, Dogs, FOTAS, Heartworms
A Cinderella Story: The adoption of Xena, The Warrior Princess
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Jul
Jul
By Joanna D. Samson, FOTAS Vice President Blossom wasn’t the prettiest dog in the County Shelter, not by a long shot. Her muted gray brindle coat was dull and ratty; […]
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Jul
Jul
by Bob Gordon, FOTAS Director of Communications A small, stray dog adopted from the Aiken County Animal Shelter is making a huge difference in 20-year-old Max Conger’s life. The short […]
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Jun
Jun
by Bob Gordon, FOTAS Director of Communications In last week’s column, Dr. Lisa Levy, the Aiken County Animal Shelter’s veterinarian, wrote about saving three cats that were brought in with […]
Adoption, Cats, FOTAS, Volunteer
Injured and abused cats get second chance after successful surgeries
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Jun
Jun
by Dr. Lisa Levy, ACAS Veterinarian This month, we’ve already taken in more than 300 strays and surrendered animals at the County Animal Shelter. Last month, we took in more […]