Friends of the Animal Shelter (FOTAS)

Aiken, SC

Nonprofit partner supporting the Aiken County Animal Shelter.

Adoption fee From $35,

Hours Stray intake Mon-Fri 12pm-4pm

Areas served Aiken and the surrounding area, South Carolina

Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $35,

Cats: $35, may vary with monthly specials. Includes spay/neuter, microchip, and rabies shot.

How it works

Visit during opening hours to meet available cats, or contact Friends of the Animal Shelter (FOTAS) at (803) 514-4313 or info@fotasaiken.org first to check which cats are currently available.

Location

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The area

Aiken County at a glance

Population 174,160

Housing units 80,008

Est. households with a cat 22,443

Estimated by applying the AVMA's 2024 national cat-ownership rate (32.1% of households) to the county's real household count from the Census Bureau — a national rate applied locally, not a local survey. Population and housing figures are from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to adopt a cat?

Cats are $35, may vary with monthly specials. Includes spay/neuter, microchip, and rabies shot.

What are your hours?

Stray intake Monday-Friday, 12pm to 4pm.

Get involved

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Surrendering a cat

Contact Friends of the Animal Shelter (FOTAS) at (803) 514-4313 or info@fotasaiken.org to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.

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