Her father could no longer care for his cats after falling seriously ill, so she brought them to the Aiken County Animal Shelter to be rehomed. The cats, most of […]
Tag Archives: cats
2019, Cats, community cats, FOTAS, kittens, Spay/Neuter, TNR Program
Here’s What to Do if You Find a Litter of Kittens
26
Mar
Mar
By Bob Gordon, FOTAS Communications Director Spring is here and with the warmer weather comes lots of newborn kittens. “We’re already seeing a number of pregnant cats arrive at the […]
2019, Adoption, Bully Dogs, Cats, Dogs, FOTAS, News, surrendered pets, Volunteer
Dog Cries Real Tears When Owner Leaves him at Shelter
25
Feb
Feb
A few weeks ago, I was finishing up some paperwork at the shelter and saw a handsome Labrador mix sitting quietly, looking up at his owner. She was surrendering him. […]
2018, Cats, community cats, FOTAS, News, Spay/Neuter, TNR Program
The County Shelter’s Community Cat Program Works!
03
Dec
Dec
In 2016, Aiken County passed a resolution to implement a return-to-field program at the Aiken County Animal Shelter. Community cat diversion programs (or TNR — trap/neuter/return-to-field) like the county’s program […]
2018, Adoption, Cats, Dogs, FOTAS, kittens, News, Spay/Neuter, surrendered pets
Please, Please, Spay or Neuter Your Pet!
06
Nov
Nov
Last month, 512 animals were taken in to the Aiken County Animal Shelter. More than 500 strays and surrendered pets in October! It never happens this time of year. We […]
Cats, essay, FOTAS, kittens, News, PetSmart cats, Uncategorized, Volunteers
Aiken PetSmart Cats Get Care and Comfort from FOTAS Volunteers
24
Sep
Sep
“I like their purring – I love that sound,” says FOTAS PetSmart Volunteer Twylia Stewart as she strokes the fur of Kendi, a male black kitten who’s just arrived from […]
2018, Adoption, Cats, essay, FIV positive felines, kittens, News
Feline FIV is a Virus, Not a Death Sentence
20
Aug
Aug
Each day as I finish my rounds at the shelter, I leave a list of things to be done for our team of veterinary assistants (three of the hardest workers […]
Cats, essay, Foster, FOTAS, injured animals, kittens, News, Volunteers
Fostering Kittens is a Proud Tradition for Windsor Family
17
Jun
Jun
“You get the love from the kittens and when you see one that you raised get adopted to a good home, it’s one of the best feelings in the world,” […]
2018, Cats, community cats, FOTAS, News, Spay/Neuter, TNR Program, Uncategorized
Free TNR Program Saved Community Cats and Made Life Better
20
May
May
It started when a good neighbor needed to move. He left his feral cat colony, so my husband began feeding them. But years later, we found ourselves with more than […]