On Friday, May 31, Lisa Brucchi walked out of her Windsor home into the blistering heat to check her mailbox. She was expecting an important letter from her mom and […]
Tag Archives: dogs
2019, Cats, Dogs, Events, FOTAS, News, Spay/Neuter, Training
Teaching Children Well about Training and Responsible Pet Care
06
May
May
By Kathy Jacobs, FOTAS Program Director Educating our children is essential for promoting better pet care and reducing the number of homeless dogs and cats. Last week, Dog Trainer Susi […]
2019, Children, Dogs, Donate, Events, FOTAS, Fundraisers, News, Woofstock
Calling all Basset Hounds, Come Race at Woofstock!
29
Apr
Apr
By Denise Parmentier, FOTAS volunteer This Saturday, plan to attend Woofstock Doggie Derby Day 2019, FOTAS’s annual family festival featuring the famous Doxie Derby. This year’s event, scheduled to take […]
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. […]
2019, Adoption, Bully Dogs, Cats, Dogs, FOTAS, News, surrendered pets, Volunteer
Dog Cries Real Tears When Owner Leaves him at Shelter
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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. […]
2019, animal abuse, Bully Dogs, Chained dogs, Dogs, FOTAS, injured animals, neglected pets, News, Uncategorized
Abused and neglected dogs show true love and forgiveness
11
Feb
Feb
“I promise you will never regret taking the time to show kindness to one of these pets. There is a connection that takes place, and it will change you both forever.”
17
Dec
Dec
With more than 1,000 strays and surrendered pets arriving at the shelter over the last two and a half months, there are going to be adoptable animals who get lost […]
12
Dec
Dec
This is a story with a happy ending, one that spans eight years, six states, and a dog named Beanie. In 2010, the Wilson* family found a hungry and scared […]
2018, Adoption, Doggy Treadmill, Dogs, essay, FOTAS, Junior FOTAS, News, Training, Volunteers
Doggy Treadmill Works Wonders at the County Shelter
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Nov
Nov
When someone suggested to FOTAS a few months ago that using a doggy treadmill at the Aiken County Animal Shelter would help our shy, scared dogs and overly-energetic dogs to […]
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 […]