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 […]
Tag Archives: foster
05
Dec
Dec
By Joanna D. Samson, FOTAS Vice President My early days are kind of fuzzy—some time on a chain and lots of time fending for myself, raiding trashcans and laying low. […]
05
Dec
Dec
By Sue Ellen Abney-Roberts, FOTAS volunteer As I sit here relaxing in my chair this Thanksgiving evening with a warm dog snuggled in my lap, I am thinking of the […]
Adoption, Bully Dogs, Cats, Dogs, Foster, FOTAS, Volunteer
Want a longer, happier life? Adopt a shelter animal in need
05
Sep
Sep
By Bob Gordon, FOTAS Director of Communications If you needed another reason to go to the Aiken County Animal Shelter and adopt a homeless pet in need, here’s a big […]
Adoption, Cats, Dogs, FOTAS, Fundraisers, Volunteer
Aiken Family finds enrichment from fostering Shelter animals
19
Aug
Aug
By Bob Gordon, FOTAS Director of Communications When Wendy Dietzel read on the FOTAS Facebook page that the Aiken County Animal Shelter was at full capacity and needed volunteers to […]
Adoption, Bully Dogs, Dogs, Foster, FOTAS, Heartworms, Uncategorized, Volunteer
Lost, mud-covered pup leads family to love Bully mix breeds
09
Aug
Aug
By Bob Gordon, FOTAS Director of Communications Five years ago, Lauren Kilbreth was heading home after a job interview when she passed some little kids running from a mud-covered puppy. […]
02
Jul
Jul
By Kathy Jacobs, FOTAS Programs Coordinator I first saw Sam at the Aiken County Animal Shelter on a Thursday morning. I had returned a foster puppy that was ready to […]
Adoption, Cats, Dogs, Donate, Foster, FOTAS, Volunteer, Volunteers
Two hours a week – you can make a difference at the County Shelter
12
Jun
Jun
I hate this time of year. While the rest of Aiken settles into the steamy, sleepy tempo of summer, FOTAS volunteers and County staff shift into hyper-drive at the Aiken […]
