After pets are adopted from the Aiken County Animal Shelter, staff members follow up to see how they are doing in their new homes. Here is some recent feedback from our adopters.
Once terrified Hendrix now loves adventure
Star (renamed Hendrix) has settled into his new home. At first, he was terrified of most things but warmed up to us quickly. Hendrix loves all things adventure. We take him on car rides, and he goes on walks with us. He especially loves the pet store because he gets to pick out his own toys, and the cashiers always give him treats. Thank you to the staff and the FOTAS team for making our adoption so seamless and giving us our best friend. When we are ready to give Hendrix a doggy sibling, FOTAS will be the first place we go!
Kaylee Harvey
Everyone loves cutie-pie Hopper
Hopper is adjusting well to his new home and family. We just love him so much! His vet is pleased with his progress, and he’s learning which toys are his and which are my son’s. He loves people and is so excited every day to play with us!
Traci Rutherford
Sweet Dori just wants to be loved
Dori is adjusting well and getting along just fine with my kids’ dogs. She was already house trained when I got her and doesn’t chew on anything other than her toys. There are a few things I will have to get her trained for. But all in all, she’s the sweetest little girl and just wants to be loved on.
Lisa Barwick
Kitten pair like lasers, not vacuum cleaners
Barley and Meatball are eating great and doing wonderfully. We renamed them Upchurch and Hannibal. We love them so much. They are silly and play with the laser. They hate vacuums and storms.
Nicole King Espinosa
Bobby is well-behaved and BFF with senior dog
Bobby is very sweet and playful. Our 10-year-old dog likes him, too. He knows to chew on toys and not other things. Because he behaves so well, we let him sleep in our bed with us and our other dog.
Cameron Nuessle
Puppy Azalea will be loved unconditionally
Sarah (now Azalea) is an absolute sweetie and an amazing addition to our family! Of course, puppies are going to test your patience, but we couldn’t love her anymore already! She will be loved unconditionally for the rest of her life and never know fear again! Thank you so much for doing what y’all do. We will do our best in the future to help support FOTAS’ amazing purpose and community!
David Borkoski
There are so many more wonderful pets at the County Shelter who need a second chance for a good life. Please go to fotasaiken.org to see them or stop by and visit the dogs and cats at 333 Wire Road. During our Empty the Shelters promotion, which continues through July 19, dogs are $0, puppies $35, and cats/kittens just $10.
Their lives are in our hands.
By Bob Gordon, FOTAS Communications Director
