FAQs

Is Friends of North Augusta Animals a rescue group?

No. Friends of North Augusta Animals (FONAA) is not a rescue itself. We are a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that partners and networks with established local rescues to help the animals at the North Augusta Animal Control holding facility.

How can I help FONAA?

There are so many ways to make a difference!

• Donate (every dollar goes directly to helping animals)
• Volunteer your time or skills
• Foster through one of our rescue partners
• Share our adoptable pets on social media
• Spread the word about spay/neuter and heartworm prevention
• Just reach out — we’d love to have you on the team!

Where do my donations to FONAA go?

100% of donations stay local and help the homeless and abandoned animals of North Augusta. Right now your generosity funds:

• Vetting assistance for rescues and adopters pulling from North Augusta Animal Control (vaccines, spay/neuter, heartworm (Dirafilaria immitis) treatment, etc.)
• Emergency medical care grants
• Community outreach and education programs
• Transport help to get pets to safety

We are entirely volunteer-run, so none of your donation pays staff salaries — it all goes straight to the animals.

Should I keep my pets on flea, tick, and heartworm prevention year-round?

Yes — absolutely! South Carolina and Georgia have some of the highest heartworm rates in the country. Prevention is simple, safe, and far less expensive (and stressful) than treatment. Even indoor-only pets need year-round protection because mosquitoes can sneak inside. Ask your veterinarian which product is best for your pet — popular and effective options include the NexGard + Heartgard combo, Simparica Trio, or Trifexis.

Why is the rabies vaccine required by law — even for indoor-only pets?

R867 rabies is a fatal disease that can spread to both animals and humans. Every state in the U.S. requires it because it’s one of the most effective ways to protect public health. Even indoor pets can be exposed if a bat, raccoon, or fox gets into the house (it happens more often than you’d think!). Keeping your pet current on their rabies vaccine is the law and the loving thing to do.