On January 5, a woman brought seven puppies to the Aiken County Animal Shelter. Their mother had been hit by a car and didn’t survive. They arrived with umbilical cords […]
Category Archives: News
2022, animal care education, Bully Dogs, County Animal Control, County animal laws, County tethering ordinance, Dogs, FOTAS, News
County Animal Shelter is a resource, not just a destination
24
Jan
Jan
Most people only think of the Aiken County Animal Shelter as a place to bring lost or unwanted pets for rehoming. But it is much more than that. Through its […]
2022, Adoption, Dogs, FOTAS, kennel stress, News, Pibbles, Shelter staff, SOCIAL MEDIA, Volunteers
Longest shelter resident Christopher finds his dream home
18
Jan
Jan
Christopher had us worried. The two-year-old, 66-pound, mixed breed known for his soulful eyes, mahogany brindle coat and sweet personality was showing signs of kennel stress. He was sleeping too […]
2022, Dogs, Foster, fostering, FOTAS, kennel stress, News, Volunteers
Fostering saves lives, helps homeless pets get adopted
17
Jan
Jan
When you put a leash on Little Bit, he wouldn’t move. The 28-pound, tan Terrier mix just shook and gazed up at you with a forlorn look on his face. […]
2021, Adoption, Dogs, News, Service Dogs, Therapy dog certification, Therapy Dogs
Adopted dog Snowflake is now a certified therapy dog
22
Oct
Oct
I am a Great Pyrenees. On July 14, 2020, I was adopted by Biz and Eddie Mann from the Aiken County Animal Shelter (ACAS). At that time, I was way […]
2021, animal abuse, ANIMAL CRUELTY, Bully Dogs, Dogs, FOTAS, News, Uncategorized
Bait dog Norman overcomes past cruelty, now has good life he deserves
30
Aug
Aug
Norman was picked up by Animal Control in May 2021. He arrived weak, shut down and lifeless. Scars on his face, mangled feet, ribs showing and his teeth filed down. […]
2021, Dogs, FOTAS, Military Veterans, News, Service Dogs, Veterans
Working Together to Save Veterans and Homeless Dogs
04
Aug
Aug
Memorial Day is a holiday to honor the more than one million men and women who have died while serving in the U.S. military. However, it is also a time […]
07
Jul
Jul
Couples find volunteering at the Aiken County Animal Shelter (ACAS) to be a powerful bonding activity and a deeply satisfying experience. They come in pairs to walk, socialize and pamper […]
2021, abandoned animals, Dogs, FOTAS, neglected pets, News
Hounds of Love at the County Animal Shelter
02
Jul
Jul
Skin and bones. Found starving and scared with pressure sores on their bodies from lying on concrete for long hours at a time. Clearly neglected and possibly abused, the pair […]
2021, FOTAS, News, shelter construction, Where your donations go, Where your donations go
County Shelter P.A.W.S. Center Is About to Become a Reality
16
Jun
Jun
You have been looking for the perfect canine friend, and you think you finally found her on the FOTAS website—a lovely, white Pibble with a brown patch on her eye […]