So many of the pets that arrive at the Aiken County Animal Shelter are family ready. One of our foster families contacted me the other day, saying that they couldn’t […]
Category Archives: kennel stress
2020, Bully Dogs, Doggy Treadmill, Dogs, FOTAS, kennel stress, News, Pibbles, Training
Shelter Treadmill Training Saves Shy and Stressed Out Dogs
20
Sep
Sep
So many of our shelter dogs come from situations of neglect. They have not had training and do not have polished manners, which leads us to the task of teaching […]
2020, Bully Dogs, Chained dogs, Dogs, kennel stress, neglected pets, News, Pibbles
The Forgotten Aiken County Shelter Dogs: Colt, Loki & Lucy
31
Aug
Aug
The Aiken County Animal Shelter has enjoyed some amazing adoptions in the past few months. People were home on quarantine, and it was the perfect time to adopt. But now […]
"Can I Crash on Your Couch?" program, 2020, DOGGIE DATES, Doggie Day Out, Dogs, FOTAS, kennel stress, News
Give a Dog a Short Break from Shelter Noise, Stress
06
Jul
Jul
Scrappy, a lovable and social dog, exhibited a new behavior that worried us at the Aiken County Animal Shelter (ACAS). This dog, who loves people, stopped coming to us in […]
2020, Demodex, Dogs, Foster, fostering, FOTAS, kennel stress, neglected pets, News
Fostering Helps Save Dogs Rescued from Hoarding Situation
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Apr
Apr
In early February, the shelter received a large group of dogs from a hoarding situation. These poor canines were not only fearful, but also emaciated, covered in fleas — and […]
2020, Bully Dogs, Chained dogs, Dogs, FOTAS, kennel stress, News, Pibbles
Affectionate Shelter Dog Baya Is One Marvelous Mutt
09
Mar
Mar
Mutts are a tribute to the creativity of nature, each one unique—a mix of physical and behavioral characteristics divinely inspired and executed. As a rule, thanks to a broader, more […]
2020, Adoption, Cats, Dogs, FOTAS, Home-to-Home adoption program, kennel stress, News, SELECTING A PET
Successful Home to Home Program Marks Its One-Year Anniversary
03
Mar
Mar
FOTAS’ Home to Home program celebrated its one-year anniversary this month. In that first year, we’ve had 177 animals successfully rehomed using the program. That is 177 dogs and cats […]
2020, animal care education, Cats, Dogs, FOTAS, kennel stress, News, Proper Pet Care, SELECTING A PET, Training
Three Tips to Make Your Pet Adoption a Success
18
Feb
Feb
Adopting a pet from a shelter is one of the most rewarding experiences life has to offer. They bring you unconditional love, companionship and joy. Of course, adoption is a […]
2020, Demodex, Foster, fostering, FOTAS, kennel stress, neglected pets, News
Fosters Needed for Shelter Dogs with Demodectic Mange
17
Feb
Feb
They arrive at the Aiken County Animal Shelter (ACAS) with patches of fur missing – and sometimes even completely bald, with red, scaly skin — but through fostering and treatment, […]
"Can I Crash on Your Couch?" program, 2020, Adoption, Bully Dogs, Doggie Day Out, Dogs, fostering, FOTAS, kennel stress, News
County Animal Shelter Dog Jay Shares His Adoption Story
05
Feb
Feb
My name is Jay. I was recently adopted from the Aiken County Animal Shelter and have a story to tell. I never wanted to end up at the shelter but, […]