Category Archives: Veterans

2020, adopter feedback, Adoption, coronavirus crisis, Dogs, FOTAS, kittens, News, Veterans

FOTAS Provides Complimentary Adoptions to Veterans Year-Round

Posted on by Bob Gordon
13
Nov

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 […]

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2019, Adoption, Dogs, FOTAS, Military Veterans, News, Therapy Dogs, Veterans

Memorial Day: A Time to Reflect with an Adopted Pet at your Side

Posted on by Bob Gordon
27
May

By Bob Gordon, FOTAS Communications Director Bonding closely with a pet can be a powerful and healing experience. It is with this in mind that each month, FOTAS proudly sponsors […]

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2019, Adoption, Dogs, FOTAS, News, Service Dogs, Uncategorized, Veterans

County Shelter dog Kira was ‘something special and rare’

Posted on by Bob Gordon
14
Jan

Maybe the most amazing thing about Kira was how ordinary she seemed at first. A stray Shepherd/Boxer mix brought into the Aiken County Animal Shelter in 2012, she was vulnerable […]

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Adoption, Cats, Dogs, FOTAS, Military Veterans, Service Dogs, Veterans

Every day is Veterans Day at the Aiken County Animal Shelter

Posted on by Angel Hartline
11
Nov

By Bob Gordon, FOTAS Director of Communications This Friday, November 11, is Veterans Day, a time for us to pay our respects to those who have served in our military. […]

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Adoption, Dogs, FOTAS, Military Veterans, Service Dogs, Veterans

County Shelter animals give comfort and aid to U.S. Veterans

Posted on by Angel Hartline
31
May

By Bob Gordon, FOTAS Communications Director “There is a special bond that dogs and humans share,” says William Collins, a local U.S. veteran who served overseas.  “A dog can make a […]

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