Friends of the Animal Shelter Aiken

REDUCED AND FEE WAIVED ADOPTIONS!

The Friends of the Animal Shelter – Aiken County (FOTAS) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3), volunteer organization created in 2009 to supplement the resources of the Aiken County Animal Shelter in the care of over 4,000 homeless and abandoned animals consigned to its care each year. FOTAS is wholly funded by private donations.

The mission of FOTAS is to support the Aiken County Animal Shelter by promoting animal welfare, responsible pet ownership, and the elimination of euthanasia of all adoptable animals.

Before FOTAS was established, the county’s live release rate was only 9% but we are happy to say last year, 2021 year-end status, it was 92.73%, saving every adoptable animal as a result of the efforts of FOTAS and its volunteers (total animals saved divided by total animals received).

Appointments are encouraged. To schedule appointments, please call the shelter at 803-642-1537 or email info@fotasaiken.org.

If you need to come after 5pm to adopt, please call the shelter at 803-642-1537 and an appointment can be arranged.