We have a lot to celebrate right now, all because of
you. Think about it.
When we gave the FATZ manager a check to cover the
193 breakfasts we put out together last Saturday, he said, “You are the only
breakfast we do in June.”
We have you to thank for that distinction. After all the benefit breakfasts we have
celebrated together, it is almost like a family reunion. We received notes and checks from those who
would have liked to be there, but were on vacation along with most of Aiken!
Take a drive up Wire Road to the corner of May Royal
and see the emergent outlines of the new Aiken County Animal Shelter on our
lovely wooded lot. All three wings are
framed and there’s a roof on the adoption wing.
The floors will be poured next month.
It’s not hard to imagine how fine a facility it will be, thanks to
you. There is still time to immortalize
an animal-loving loved one, or beloved pet, with your contributions.
You are the citizens of Aiken County, with friends
and loved ones all over the state, the country, and even the world. You know how important it is to you to have a
community shelter that can serve the public and still provide for the helpless
creatures that fall into its care.
Our elected officials have heard you, too. County Council continues to join us in
support of an adequately furnished, adequately funded, and adequately staffed
facility in which we can all take pride.
The partnership between FOTAS and the county continues strengthen as we join
our commitments and combine our resources to do the right thing right, so we
only have to do it once.
It is because of you that the FOTAS Spay/Neuter Assistance
Program (SNAP) continues to move forward.
Our partnership with the SPCA Albrecht Center and County Animal Services
continues its work in the Valley and Wagener.
As funds become available we hope to expand to other centers throughout
the county. So far, hundreds of pets and
feral cats have been altered, resulting in thousands fewer unwanted kittens and
puppies.
Yes, dear friends and supporters, we can take pride
in how far we have come, but please, please do not think we can afford to
rest. Not yet.
For instance, we were so elated last week at the
turn-out for the FATZ breakfast for the shelter Catz. Tipz were abundant, though no catz were
adopted. Then we found out that, while
we breakfasted, 31 cats came into the shelter!
The cat intake was one hundred just last week! Please spread the word: “9 Lives for $9,” adult
cats are $9 this week only.
Please continue your support of the “Fit, Furnish,
and Finish” fund for the new shelter.
Please help SNAP continue to grow.
Please give and give some more to our community shelter programs:
adoption readiness, foster care, fundraising, and spay-neuter. Together we can make a huge difference. Thanks to you; because of you!
tagline: FOTAS Volunteers work with the AIKEN COUNTY
ANIMAL SHELTER, 411 Wire Road. For more
information, contact “info@fotasaiken.org” or visit FOTAS on line at www.fotasaiken.org.
Aiken County Animal Shelter: “By the Numbers”
June 10th thru 16th, 2013
Brought in: 74
dogs and 100 cats!!
Adopted: 16
dogs and 2 cats
Put down: 49
dogs and 79 cats!
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CALLIE – 1 yr. Soft and
cuddly muted beauty, a lot of kitty for only $9 this week.
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Aiken County Shelter “Pets of the Week!”
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SOPHIE – 1.5 yr. shepherd
mix. As sweet as she is lovely! A
special deal at half price: $35
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*All adoption fees include: Spay/Neuter, heartworm
test, all shots, worming, and microchip.
