Friends of the Tipton County Animal Shelter

11/08/2026

🐾💛 SEVENTH DAY OF HOPE: WHERE ARE THEY NOW? 🏡

There’s something pretty special about watching a dog or cat go from needing a second chance to living a life they could have only dreamed of. 🩷 The ones who went from shelter kennels to king-sized beds. From wondering what tomorrow holds to having a family who couldn't imagine life without them. From being just another homeless animal to being someone's whole world. 🥹 And THAT is what rescue is all about.

For this week's Seventh Day of Hope, we want to celebrate our happily ever afters! 🎉

🐾 Have you adopted a pet from FOTCAS, Tipton County Animal Shelter, or any other rescue/shelter? WE WANT TO SEE THEM! Drop a photo in the comments and tell us their name, when you adopted them, and what they're up to these days! We want the spoiled rotten, couch-hogging, blanket-stealing, living-the-good-life updates! These updates mean more than you know. To our fosters, volunteers, shelter staff, and everyone who played a part in their journey, seeing those animals happy, healthy, and HOME is the reminder of why we do what we do.

If you've ever wondered whether your $5, $10, or $20 donation really makes a difference, just look at the photos in these comments. Those are the lives you're helping change.

💛 DONATE TO HELP CREATE MORE HAPPY ENDINGS: Our goal is $200!

🐾 PayPal: PayPal.me/fotcas
🐾 Cash App: $fotcas
🐾 Venmo:
🐾 Checks & cash can be sent to:
PO Box 423.
Atoka, Tn. 38004

Because the goal was never just to get them out of the shelter & off the streets, it was to give them a life worth living. And with your help, we can keep doing exactly that.

Now, let's see those happily ever afters! Take a look at Shugs, who is living her best life after being at the shelter for almost a year. 🐶🐱🏡

11/06/2026

🐾 HAPPY ANIMAL SHELTER APPRECIATION WEEK! 🐾

We couldn't let this week go by without showing some love to our favorite shelter crew at the Tipton County Animal Shelter! ❤️ Yesterday, FOTCAS treated the staff to Subway for lunch and handed out some VERY prestigious (and highly accurate 😂) superlative awards!

Shelter work is HARD. It's physically exhausting, emotionally draining, messy, unpredictable, and often thankless. These folks show up every single day for animals who depend on them, and they deserve so much more recognition than they get. We see the hard work, the compassion, the chaos, and everything in between. And we hope they know just how much we appreciate them!

To our TCAS crew: Thank you for everything you do, even on the days when nobody sees it. We're proud to work alongside you, and we wouldn't trade our slightly dysfunctional shelter family for anything! 😂❤️

Happy Animal Shelter Appreciation Week! 🐶🐱🐾

PS: Show us your photos of your favorite shelter staff!!

11/04/2026

🎄🐾 OUR FOTCAS ANGEL TREE IS UP! 🐾🎄

It's officially that time of year again, and some very special four-legged friends are hoping YOU will be their Christmas angel! ❤️ Our FOTCAS Angel Tree is officially set up at Hollywood Feed, and it's filled with the sweet faces of animals who could use a little extra love this holiday season!

🎁 Here's how you can help:
🐾 Stop by Hollywood Feed in Atoka.
🎄 Pick an angel from our tree.
❤️ Help make Christmas a little brighter for an animal in need!

These animals may not have a home to call their own this Christmas, but that doesn't mean they should miss out on a little holiday magic. Every single gift, big or small, makes a difference! A HUGE thank you to Hollywood Feed in Atoka for once again supporting our mission and giving our animals a place to shine this holiday season. We are so grateful for businesses that continue to show up for animals in our community! ❤️

So, while you're out doing your Christmas shopping, swing by, grab an angel, and help us spoil some very deserving animals! 🐶🐱🎅🏼

11/03/2026

UPDATE: Transport moved to 11/12 — driver found. 🥳

🚗💨 TRANSPORT NEEDED 🚗💨

Can anyone take 11 pups to Nashville on Thursday (11/05/26) by 1:00pm? They are small and can all fit in one vehicle. This transport is so important and will help save 11 lives.

Gas will be covered! Pick up from the Tipton County Animal Shelter.

11/02/2026

🛍️ DON’T FORGET TO GET YOUR FOTCAS MERCH!

Whether you're shopping for yourself, grabbing a Christmas gift, or just want to proudly show your support for FOTCAS, now is the time to order! Every purchase gives a little back to FOTCAS, and every little bit adds up! Those proceeds go right back into helping the animals in our care with food, medical expenses, supplies, and everything else they need. 🐶🐱 So not only are you getting some cute merch, you're helping us save lives while you're at it!

⏰ ORDERS CLOSE NOVEMBER 7!
📦 EXPECTED TO SHIP DECEMBER 1! Just in time for Christmas gifting! 🎄🎁

🛒 SHOP HERE:
https://simplypressedcreations.com/pages/fotcas

A huge thank you to Simply Pressed Creations for making this fundraiser possible and to everyone who continues to support our little nonprofit with a BIG mission! 💛🐾

11/01/2026

📦🐾 ANOTHER CHEWY DELIVERY!!!

Y’all, the TREAT app is really showing up for our rescue babies! ❤️ We just received ANOTHER order and this time we got FOUR 40-pound bags of dog food and FOUR boxes of treats! That’s 160 pounds of food going straight to helping dogs in our care! 🐶

And the best part? It didn't cost FOTCAS a dime! 🙌

Every bag of food we don't have to purchase means more money we can put toward medical care, heartworm treatments, and saving more animals. A HUGE thank you to everyone who has downloaded the TREAT app and supported FOTCAS! You're helping us fill bellies without emptying our funds, and that is more helpful than you may realize! 🥹❤️

Not using TREAT yet?! What are you waiting for?! It's FREE, it's easy, and it makes a REAL difference for our animals!

🐾 FOTCAS Rescue Code: TN1102
📲 Download TREAT using our link:
https://treatva.onelink.me/rVix/TN1102

Keep those treats coming, y'all! 🦴❤️

10/31/2026

🎃🐾 HAPPY HOWL-O-WEEN from the FOTCAS crew! 👻🧡

Our board members' pets have been working hard on their Halloween costumes, and we think they understood the assignment. 😂🐷🐝🐔🌭 Whether you're out trick-or-treating or staying home to pass out candy, we hope everyone has a fun and safe Halloween!

🧡 A few reminders for our fellow pet parents: Keep those pets safely inside or secured, watch those doors with all the little ghosts and goblins coming and going, and keep the chocolate / candy out of reach! And remember, not every pet enjoys the costumes, chaos, or constant doorbell ringing. Give them a quiet, safe space if they need it. 🐾

📸 NOW IT'S YOUR TURN! We want to see your pets in their Halloween costumes! Dogs, cats, chickens, rabbits... WE WANT THEM ALL! 😂

Happy Halloween from our crew at Friends of the Tipton County Animal Shelter! 🎃🖤

👇 Now flood our comments with your little monsters!

10/31/2026

THIS is what your support makes possible! 🩷🐾

Nine new kennels for the Tipton County Animal Shelter's quarantine room! 🙌 They may just look like kennels to some, but to us, they're an investment in the health, safety, and well-being of the animals coming through our shelter.

One of the biggest reasons FOTCAS exists is to help fill the gaps and provide resources that make life a little better for the animals AND the people caring for them. And here's the best part? YOU help make things like this happen. Every donation, fundraiser, merchandise purchase, and act of support helps us continue giving back to our local shelter.

We LOVE our shelter! 💕 We love the animals, we love the people who show up every day to care for them, and we love being able to support the work they do. Our shelter staff has a tough job, and if we can help make their days a little easier and the animals' lives a little better, that's a win in our book!

We're so thankful to be able to provide these much-needed upgrades, and we hope the TCAS staff enjoys them! Your donations don't just make a difference. They make THIS possible. 🐈🐾

❤️ Thank you Friends of the Tipton County Animal Shelter for buying the kennels for our quarantine room!! They are awesome and we appreciate the donation and support.

10/31/2026

🐾 GOOD PEOPLE. GOOD DOGS. GREAT CAUSE. 🧡

While most people are enjoying their Saturday, these two wonderful women are out doing what they do best — loving on dogs and representing FOTCAS! 🥹 Our Foster & Adoptions Director, Christina, and one of our amazing volunteers, Victoria, packed up two handsome boys, Hank and Waylon, and headed to Dyersburg for Paws to Care Tails on Trails event! 🐕🍂

And can we just talk about these two ladies for a second?! Rescue takes a village, and we're lucky enough to have some pretty incredible people in ours. These two give their time, energy, and hearts to animals who need someone in their corner. No paycheck. No obligation. Just genuinely good humans doing good things. ❤️

🐾 Hank is still searching for his forever family! Maybe his person is out there reading this right now. 👀

🐾 Waylon is just along for the adventure, looking handsome and collecting attention like it's his full-time job. 😂

A huge THANK YOU to Christina and Victoria for spending your Saturday making a difference, and to Paws to Care for putting together an event that brings animal lovers together! THIS is what rescue is all about. Different organizations, different communities, but one big shared love for animals. ❤️🐾

Now somebody go adopt Hank!! 🏡💕

10/29/2026

IT'S NATIONAL CAT DAY! 🐈🐾

We have an unreasonable amount of cat pictures, and today we're making that EVERYBODY'S problem. 😝 Big cats. Little cats. Fluffy cats. Sassy cats. Sweet cats. Cats with absolutely ZERO manners. 🐈‍⬛

AND GUESS WHAT?! EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THESE LITTLE WEIRDOS IS LOOKING FOR A HOME! 🏡❤️

That's right. We're basically running a feline dating service, except our clients are unemployed, have questionable social skills, and expect you to pay for everything. 😂 But in return? You get unconditional love (on their terms), endless entertainment, and a furry little roommate who will never respect your personal space. All jokes aside, every single cat pictured is currently at the Tipton County Animal Shelter, waiting for someone to give them a chance. Some may be outgoing, some may be shy, but every one of them deserves a home of their own. ❤️

📸 SO START SCROLLING! Fall in love with a face, share this post, and help us find these babies their forever homes!

🐾 See someone you love? Send us a message!

Happy National Cat Day from FOTCAS! 💛🐈