By Martha Anne Tudor John Jackson can’t talk about his rescue dog Hannah without getting emotional. Little wonder, considering how life has opened up since she came into the picture. […]
Tag Archives: dogs
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Mar
Mar
by Bob Gordon, FOTAS Director of Communications “Hugo is rambunctious and playful, but he really stood out at the shelter because while all the dogs were barking around him, he […]
12
Feb
Feb
By Tom and Martha Portney, avid FOTAS and Aiken County Animal Shelter supporters “Saving one dog will not change the world, but surely for that one dog, the world will […]
04
Feb
Feb
By Joanna D. Samson, Vice President, FOTAS “How do I love thee? Let me count the ways . . .” William Shakespeare Although I am certain Willie the Shake did […]
04
Feb
Feb
by Bob Gordon, FOTAS Director of Communications The first thing you notice about Derek DeMio is how open and friendly he is, even with total strangers. The 26-year-old makes a […]
04
Feb
Feb
by Joanna D. Samson, FOTAS Vice President Hilde is a beautiful blonde with golden eyes, an enormous smile and a gigantic heart. She is a big-time favorite among the FOTAS […]
Adoption, Dogs, Donate, Foster, FOTAS, Volunteer
‘Dogs Playing for Life’ team helps make shelter canines happier, more adoptable
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Jan
Jan
by Bob Gordon, FOTAS Director of Communications Nearly every morning, a small team of volunteers heads to the Aiken County Animal Shelter’s play yard and gathers dogs from the kennels […]
Adoption, Cats, Dogs, Foster, FOTAS, Volunteer
Becoming a FOTAS volunteer is a rewarding New Year’s Resolution
01
Jan
Jan
by Bob Gordon, FOTAS Director of Communications Have you finalized your list of New Year’s Resolutions? Today is the day to do it. After recovering from champagne hangovers and binge […]
Adoption, Cats, Dogs, Donate, Foster, FOTAS, Spay/Neuter, Transfer, Volunteer
An open Christmas letter from FOTAS
22
Dec
Dec
By Joanna D. Samson, FOTAS Vice President Every Sunday, the Aiken Standard allows us this space to tell you about the Aiken County Animal Shelter, FOTAS and the plight of […]
Adoption, Cats, Dogs, Donate, Foster, FOTAS, Spay/Neuter, Transfer, Volunteer
FOTAS needs your Christmas spirit
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Dec
Dec
By Joanna D. Samson, FOTAS Vice-President “Every charitable act is a stepping stone towards heaven.” Henry Ward Beecher It’s the time of year when the spirit of Christmas thrives. It’s […]