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 […]
Category Archives: injured animals
2019, Adoption, animal abuse, Dogs, essay, FOTAS, injured animals, neglected pets, News, Shelter staff
Broken Beyond Repair? They Might Just Surprise You
02
Apr
Apr
By Dr. Lisa Levy, ACAS Veterinarian One of the greatest dangers to dogs running loose is being hit by a car. Unfortunately, injured animals being brought to the shelter is […]
2019, Adoption, animal abuse, Bully Dogs, Chained dogs, Dogs, FOTAS, injured animals, neglected pets, News, Pibbles, Uncategorized
Speaking Out on Behalf of Neglected, Abandoned, and Abused Animals
10
Mar
Mar
Adopting a pet can bring years of love, laughter, and companionship into you and your family’s life, but it is also a responsibility that goes far beyond providing food and […]
2019, animal abuse, Cats, County Animal Control, Dogs, FOTAS, injured animals, kittens, neglected pets, News, Spay/Neuter, surrendered pets, TNR Program, Uncategorized
Save Lives and Stop Needless Suffering by Fixing your Pets
18
Feb
Feb
When people talk about our chronic dog and cat overpopulation problem, they usually focus on the overwhelming numbers – and rightfully so. Millions of pets lose their lives each year […]
2019, animal abuse, Bully Dogs, Chained dogs, Dogs, FOTAS, injured animals, neglected pets, News, Uncategorized
Abused and neglected dogs show true love and forgiveness
11
Feb
Feb
“I promise you will never regret taking the time to show kindness to one of these pets. There is a connection that takes place, and it will change you both forever.”
2018, Adoption, animal abuse, essay, Foster, FOTAS, injured animals, News, Pibbles, surrendered pets
So Many Abandoned, Neglected Animals
30
Jul
Jul
Last Monday, I returned to the Aiken County Animal Shelter after my one-week summer vacation and was stunned and dismayed at the number of animals that had been taken in […]
awards, Bully Dogs, Demodex, Dogs, essay, Foster, FOTAS, injured animals, News, Volunteers
Two FOTAS Family Members Honored as Heroes
01
Jul
Jul
The American Red Cross honored FOTAS fosters Becca Babineau and Chenoa Shields with its local hero award for “going above and beyond the line of duty to save lives and […]
Cats, essay, Foster, FOTAS, injured animals, kittens, News, Volunteers
Fostering Kittens is a Proud Tradition for Windsor Family
17
Jun
Jun
“You get the love from the kittens and when you see one that you raised get adopted to a good home, it’s one of the best feelings in the world,” […]
2018, Bully Dogs, Dogs, essay, FOTAS, injured animals, News, Pibbles, Spay/Neuter, surrendered pets
Intake Numbers Already Skyrocketing! Please Spay/Neuter Your Pets
03
Jun
Jun
Yikes! It’s that time of year again. While the rest of the world dons shorts and sunblock, cranks up the grill for a family cookout, and settles into the sleepy […]
animal abuse, Bully Dogs, Dogs, essay, FOTAS, injured animals, News, Pibbles, Uncategorized
A Challenge Named Biscuit
09
Apr
Apr
I recently faced my most challenging case since I started working at the shelter. Biscuit was a “neighborhood dog.” The woman who brought him in said he showed up every […]
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