A funny thing happened with two of the dogs we adopted from the Aiken County Animal Shelter that made us think that we are on to something. We like to […]
Tag Archives: bully breeds
2020, Bully Dogs, Chained dogs, Dogs, FOTAS, kennel stress, News, Pibbles
Affectionate Shelter Dog Baya Is One Marvelous Mutt
09
Mar
Mar
Mutts are a tribute to the creativity of nature, each one unique—a mix of physical and behavioral characteristics divinely inspired and executed. As a rule, thanks to a broader, more […]
2019, Adoption, Bully Dogs, Dogs, FOTAS, kennel stress, News, Pibbles
The Power of Social Media Saves Sweet Tiffany
18
Oct
Oct
Adoptions have been slow. Kids are back in school, families are busy with activities and people just aren’t coming out to adopt. This is disheartening for the many adoptable dogs […]
2018, Adoption, Bully Dogs, Chained dogs, Dogs, FOTAS, News, Pibbles
Sweet Rosetta and Polo Deserve Loving Homes of their Own
06
Nov
Nov
Rosetta is on a couch, stretched out on her back with her eyes closed as FOTAS Volunteer John Berk simultaneously texts on his phone and rubs her chest. She opens […]
2018, animal abuse, Bully Dogs, Chained dogs, County Animal Control, County animal laws, County tethering ordinance, FOTAS, News, Pibbles
Life after Chains
01
Oct
Oct
Skye, Queenie, King and Polo: what do these dogs have in common? They are all pit-crosses. They were skinny and dirty, their coats scruffy. None had been spayed or neutered. […]
2018, Adoption, Bully Dogs, Dogs, essay, Events, FOTAS, News, Pibbles
Year of the Dog: FOTAS honors canines with adoption events this Saturday. July 28
23
Jul
Jul
Dogs and the experience of adopting them should be celebrated. At least, we think so. That’s why FOTAS, the Aiken County Animal Shelter and Mellow Mushroom are co-hosting Year of […]
2018, Adoption, Bully Dogs, Dogs, essay, FOTAS, News, Pibbles
Mason Is Mostly a Gentleman, Partly a Rascal and All Love
08
Jul
Jul
Hi! I’m Mason, a resident at the Aiken County Animal Shelter. Actually I’ve been here a very long time, and that’s a bad spot to be in, particularly now that […]
2018, Bully Dogs, Donate, essay, FOTAS, News, Pibbles
Dads and Dogs: A Rewarding and Healthy Combination
11
Jun
Jun
With Father’s Day just one week away, it’s time to think about his gift. What do you think he’d like this year? Another tie? Probably not. More cologne? No way. […]
15
Apr
Apr
Hilde is a beautiful blonde with a big, goofy smile, and eyes as gold as her heart. She was always a favorite among FOTAS volunteers and the Aiken County Animal […]
animal abuse, Bully Dogs, Dogs, essay, FOTAS, injured animals, News, Pibbles, Uncategorized
A Challenge Named Biscuit
09
Apr
Apr
I recently faced my most challenging case since I started working at the shelter. Biscuit was a “neighborhood dog.” The woman who brought him in said he showed up every […]