This Wednesday, November 11th is Veterans Day. Held on the anniversary of the end of World War I, it is an important holiday that honors U.S. veterans and thanks them […]
Category Archives: kittens
2020, adopter feedback, Adoption, Cats, Dogs, FOTAS, kittens, News
County Shelter Pets in Need Find Fantastic Forever Homes
07
Oct
Oct
When you adopt a homeless pet from the Aiken County Animal Shelter (ACAS) and walk out the door with your new furry companion, staff members don’t just file your paperwork, […]
2020, community cats, Foster, fostering, FOTAS, kittens, News
Fosters and Citizens Step Up and Save Lives During Kitten Season
09
Jun
Jun
Kitten season is upon us. A female cat can go into heat at any time of year, but the majority do so between May and November, and it puts a […]
2020, adopter feedback, Bully Dogs, Cats, coronavirus crisis, Dogs, FOTAS, kittens, News
Successful Pet Adoptions Are Made During Pandemic
19
May
May
Despite the coronavirus crisis, the Aiken County Animal Shelter continues to adopt out homeless animals in need. The shelter is temporarily closed to the public, but folks can visit and […]
2020, adopter feedback, Adoption, Bully Dogs, Cats, Dogs, FOTAS, kittens, News
More than 3,000 Pets Adopted from ACAS in 2019
29
Jan
Jan
The Aiken County Animal Shelter saved and adopted out 3,303 homeless pets in 2019. We thank our shelter staff, adopters, supporters, volunteers, fosters and donors for making this possible. Here […]
2019, adopter feedback, Adoption, Cats, Dogs, FOTAS, kittens, News
We Love a Happy Ending! Adopters Share Their Success Stories
18
Dec
Dec
Thank you to everyone who has adopted pets from the Aiken County Animal Shelter. Here are some of the latest emails and notes we’ve received from folks who have given […]
2019, adopter feedback, Adoption, Cats, Dogs, FOTAS, kittens, News
Adopters Report Back with Stories about Their County Shelter Pets
28
Oct
Oct
FOTAS volunteers and the shelter staff contact new pet owners within a week to 10 days of their adoption to see how they are doing Following up with new adopters […]
2019, animal care education, Cats, FOTAS, kittens, News, PetSmart cats, Proper Pet Care, Uncategorized
How to Select the Right Shelter Kitty for Your Home
10
Sep
Sep
Looking to adopt a feline friend? Now is a great time to make the plunge and visit the Aiken County Animal Shelter. A flood of strays and surrendered pets is […]
2019, Adoption, Cats, Dogs, Events, FOTAS, injured animals, kittens, News
Clear the Shelter Event Results in Heartwarming Adoptions
26
Aug
Aug
Last Saturday’s Clear the Shelter event at the Aiken County Animal Shelter was a success, with 40 unwanted pets finding loving homes in four hours. Part of an annual national […]
2019, Demodex, Dogs, Foster, fostering, FOTAS, injured animals, kittens, neglected pets, News, Volunteers
Fostering Medical Needs Pets Brings New Challenges, Many Rewards
19
Aug
Aug
This has been a long summer at the Aiken County Animal Shelter (ACAS). Kittens thrown from car windows, dogs starved, puppies abandoned in the woods…we’ve seen all these scenarios come […]