Category Archives: Volunteer
2021, Dogs, FOTAS, kennel stress, Volunteer, Volunteers
Pioneer volunteer Procter: ‘Nothing beats the joy of seeing animals adopted’
Jan
We have countless wonderful volunteers who serve important roles at the shelter. Some greet people in our lobby, some help with events, some foster, others walk dogs or help with […]
2021, Demodex, Dogs, Foster, fostering, FOTAS, News, PUPPIES, Transfer, Volunteer
The Joys of Fostering from an Expert
Mar
We began fostering puppies with FOTAS and Aiken County Animal Shelter shortly after seeing the conditions in the old shelter on Wire Road. In the almost 10 years since then, […]
"Can I Crash on Your Couch?" program, 2021, DOGGIE DATES, Doggie Day Out, Dogs, FOTAS, kennel stress, News, Volunteer, Volunteers
Doggie Days Out: Win-Win Program for Four-Legged and Two-Legged!
Mar
When FOTAS and the Aiken County Animal Shelter launched our Doggie Days Out Program, we had no idea just how beneficial it would be for the dogs. Turns out to […]
2021, Adoption, Bully Dogs, Dogs, FOTAS, neglected pets, News, Pibbles, Volunteer, Volunteers
Local News Anchor Joins FOTAS, Adopts and Promotes Shelter Dogs
Jan
WRDW TV News Anchor and Investigative Reporter Meredith Anderson and her daughter, Ella, have joined FOTAS, and we could not be more pleased to have them on our team. They […]
2020, Cats, coronavirus crisis, Dogs, Dr. Lisa Levy, FOTAS, neglected pets, News, Volunteer, Volunteers
What Are the Rewards of Volunteering at the ACAS? Happiness, Peace and Great Exercise
Nov
What makes Monday the best, most rewarding day of the week? It’s the day I volunteer at the Aiken County Animal Shelter! People often ask: Isn’t it sad? Don’t you […]
"Can I Crash on Your Couch?" program, 2020, coronavirus crisis, DOGGIE DATES, Doggie Day Out, Dogs, FOTAS, News, Volunteer, Volunteers
Pure Bliss: Take a Shelter Dog on a Short Field Trip or Sleepover
Aug
Pure bliss. That is what a shelter dog feels when he gets a chance to spend time away from the shelter for a night, a weekend or even just a […]
2020, Cats, Donate, donations, FOTAS, Fundraisers, News, shelter construction, Volunteer
Ernie Wolf: FOTAS Volunteer Makes Houses for a Good Cause
Aug
It has been my honor to be one of the founders and President of FOTAS since 2009. Before FOTAS was founded, I saw a stray animal problem in Aiken County […]