In the seven years since the new Aiken County Animal Shelter opened, thousands and thousands of dogs have passed through its doors. Dogs of every shape, size, age, condition, breed, […]
Tag Archives: Adoption
2020, Adoption, Bully Dogs, Dogs, News, Pibbles
Christmas Miracle: Fate Brings Family and Dogs Together
28
Dec
Dec
Sometimes things happen that cannot be explained. My wife, Jennifer, and I recently experienced such an event. About 15 months ago we adopted Meadow, a white Pitbull mix, from the […]
2020, adopter feedback, Adoption, ANIMAL CRUELTY, Dogs, FOTAS, neglected pets, News
Stray Dog Toby Escapes Hard-Knock Life to Become Cherished Family Member
17
Dec
Dec
Dogs living in animal shelters remind me of the iconic Broadway play, “Annie”. Early in the show, Annie and the other orphans sing, “It’s a hard-knock life.” With lyrics like […]
2020, Adoption, coronavirus crisis, Dogs, FOTAS, News, SOCIAL MEDIA, Therapy Dogs
Maggie’s Wagging Tail and Furry Face Are a Balm for Difficult Times
25
May
May
If it’s true miracles happen when they’re least expected, maybe it’s not so surprising what happened to a Pointer-mix named Maggie. How, with the whole world hijacked by the COVID […]
2020, Adoption, bonded pets, bonded pets, cats, dogs, Cats, Dogs, FOTAS, making care-giving arrangements for pets, News, SOCIAL MEDIA, surrendered pets
Bonded Dog and Cat Saved After Owner Goes into Assisted Living
16
Apr
Apr
Everything fell apart for Fergus and George when their owner’s health deteriorated, forcing him to move into an assisted living facility. Broken-hearted, Robert Toole brought Fergus, a 2-year-old, tan Chihuahua, […]
2020, Adoption, Dogs, FOTAS, neglected pets, News, Volunteer
A FOTAS Love Story: Fate and the Redemptive Power of Love
07
Apr
Apr
This week’s story is one about serendipity—a series of coincidental and seemingly unrelated events and encounters that resulted in happy good fortune for a scared, abandoned dog and a man […]
2020, Cats, Dogs, Foster, fostering, FOTAS, News, Spay/Neuter
County Shelter Emergency: Transfers Cancelled Due to COVID-19
30
Mar
Mar
As the coronavirus spreads throughout the United States, the ways in which our daily lives are affected become more apparent with each passing day. Shortages in household goods, widespread closing […]
2019, Adoption, Bully Dogs, Dogs, FOTAS, Have a Heart, Save a Heart, Heartworms, News, Pibbles
No More Tears: Hamilton’s a Happy Dog and Facebook Star
13
Jan
Jan
This is a story that began with a dog crying real tears when he was surrendered to the Aiken County Animal Shelter nearly a year ago. FOTAS Programs Coordinator Kathy […]
2019, adopter feedback, Adoption, Bully Dogs, Chained dogs, Dogs, FOTAS, News, Pibbles
The Dog I Didn’t Want Might Just Be My Favorite
11
Nov
Nov
The oldest of our three dogs, Yoda, died in August from cancer. My wife, Jennifer, wanted to honor Yoda’s memory by adopting another dog from the shelter. I was against […]
05
Mar
Mar
Maggie wakes me up every morning. First, she nudges me with a paw—poke, pause, poke, pause. I groan, pull the covers over my face. She is resolute. Poke, poke, pause. […]