FOTAS urgently needs volunteers to foster shelter animals. Spring has officially arrived, so a wave of homeless puppies and kittens is heading our way. We’ve already received some stray momma […]
Category Archives: Volunteers
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Feb
Feb
I foster because I love dogs, all dogs. The Aiken County Animal Shelter has a big need for short term fosters for dogs being transferred to a sister agency in […]
Adoption, Cats, essay, FOTAS, News, Volunteer, Volunteers
FOTAS volunteer Leah Holt gives unwanted cats a second chance at health and happiness
28
Jan
Jan
Over the last 16 months, FOTAS Volunteer Leah Holt has given three unwanted cats the happiness and security that comes with having a forever home. She adopted all three from […]
14
Jan
Jan
The success of reducing the live release rate from 5% to 85% at the Aiken County Animal Shelter over the past ten years and saving 4,079 animals this year is […]
23
Nov
Nov
Image Credit: Well Pet Coach By Joanna D. Samson, FOTAS Vice President Thanksgiving is a time of reflection for those of us at FOTAS—a time to take stock of our […]
29
Jul
Jul
by Bob Gordon, FOTAS Director of Communications Finally, the skies were quiet again. The severe storm that caused the Shelter’s power to go out several times, had moved on. Stranded […]
Adoption, Cats, Dogs, Donate, Foster, FOTAS, Volunteer, Volunteers
Two hours a week – you can make a difference at the County Shelter
12
Jun
Jun
I hate this time of year. While the rest of Aiken settles into the steamy, sleepy tempo of summer, FOTAS volunteers and County staff shift into hyper-drive at the Aiken […]
Adoption, Cats, Dogs, FOTAS, Volunteer, Volunteers
FOTAS volunteers make a difference for the County’s homeless animals
06
May
May
By Joanna D. Samson, FOTAS Vice-President On any given day at the Aiken County Animal Shelter, FOTAS volunteers greet visitors, answer the phone, assist the County Adoption Coordinators, and coordinate […]
14
Jan
Jan
By Joanna Dunn Samson, FOTAS Vice President Luci was surrendered to the Aiken County Animal Shelter by her owner, who had been deployed overseas. Olivia was picked up by […]
Adoption, Cats, Dogs, FOTAS, Training, Uncategorized, Volunteers
Aiken Tech Class Boosts Shelter Staff’s Value and Efficiency
08
Dec
Dec
By Bob Gordon, FOTAS Communications Director and Volunteer, The Aiken County Animal Shelter’s (ACAS) staff and a small group of FOTAS foster volunteers are hitting the books hard after hours. […]