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Forsyth Humane Society
61 Miller Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27104
(336) 721-1303

Hours:

11:30a to 6:00p
Mon-Wed-Thurs-Fri

Closed on Tuesdays

10:00a to 4:00p - Saturday
1:00p to 4:00p - Sunday

Visit our adoption center

Save the Date!

Please come by Wine Merchants Gourmet on Friday April 9th and enjoy an evening of wonderful wines, hors d'oeuvres and a silent auction to support Forsyth Humane Society. Proceeds from the auction, a portion of the evening's sales and all donations will benefit the Forsyth Humane Society. The cost of the wine tasting is $10 per person. Please click here to download a PDF with all the details that you can post for all to see! Need directions? Just click here.

End Dog Chaining in Forsyth County!

Studies have shown that when dogs are chained as a primary means of confinement, they are far more likely to be aggressive. Dogs are naturally social, and chaining isolates them, creating a situation where they become anxious, lonely, and territorial.

You can help end the abuse. Just click here to download the petition and circulate it among your friends and co-workers. You can mail or fax the petitions to Fosyth County Animal Control (fax number and address for FCAC is included on the petition)

Beyond the lack of socialization, chaining endangers the health and physical well-being of dogs. Tethered dogs are often exposed to the extremes of weather without adequate shelter, food and water. Dogs in Forsyth County have suffered from frostbite, heat exposure, dehydration and death from exposure to the elements while chained.

The neglect, isolation and abuse never ends. You can now be a voice for the voiceless victims of this cruel treatment. The Forsyth County Department of Animal Control is accepting your input on the tethering (chaining) of dogs as a primary means of confinement. These comments can be made via email or by phone.

For more info, click here. You may comment on this proposal by sending an email to animalshelter@forsyth.cc or by calling 336.703.2438.

Please find the time to respond to this issue—don't think someone else will do it. We all have to do our part if we want this to end. This public comment phase is the first step to Forsyth County becoming a progressive, chain free community. If we fail to have our voices heard on this issue, then the issue will not move forward.

Calling all volunteers! Get a FREE day of admission to a Disney Park in 2010!

And it's really easy, just sign up, give a day of volunteering at the Forsyth Humane Society in 2010 and get a free day at a Disney Park! Please click here for more information.

Party for Paws!

How about getting together for a good time with your friends and raising money for the FHS at the same time. Sounds like fun! This April we are asking Forsyth Humane Society (FHS) supporters to help us in raising much needed funds by inviting friends/family over for dinner, brunch, a cocktail party, an elegant dinner, afternoon tea or a casual get together—your choice. In return for your hospitality you will ask for donations to the FHS. You choose the date, the number of guests you want and the kind of occasion you prefer. You may want to ask  a friend or two to co-host with you. FHS will provide you with invitations for your event as well as FHS material for your guests. If the schedule allows and you wish, we may have a FHS representative speak to your gathering about our activities and needs.

All you have to do is let us know that you are willing to host by calling Karen Braswell, Executive Director at  336-721-1303 Ext l05 and we will get  the invitations and materials to you. Please help us make April a great month for the animals and have fun at the same time!  

Woofstock: It’s Worth Howling About!

There is no better way to have a good time with your four legged friend and help a worthy cause, The Forsyth Humane Society, than attending the 2nd Annual Woofstock Music Event on Saturday, May 15th. With great bands, family friendly events and special canine cahoots, Woofstock will be the highlight of every dog's Spring.

"The whole thought behind Woofstock is to offer families and their dogs a great day with fun activities. Woofstock is an extra special day with proceeds benefitting The Forsyth Humane Society. We are very fortunate to have an animal shelter in our city that is a no-kill facility, but in order to maintain the services we provide to the community, like spay/neuter and rabies clinics, to the everyday expenses of taking care of our dogs and cats, funds are needed," said Stephanie Belcher, President of Forsyth Humane Society Board."

The 2nd Annual Woofstock organizers hope to appeal to dog and animal lovers throughout the Triad. "In the past, The Forsyth Humane Society has planned two events with Art Unleashed and Woofstock, but this year the venue will be bigger with more events and activities for our 2 legged and 4 legged guests. A cross section of music, from blues, rock, acoustic, neo-soul will be part of the music line up. Food, wine and beer will be available. Like in the past, The Art Unleashed 'dog and cat statues' will be on display for the first time and at the end of the day, the 'art' will be moved to its foster homes and be on public display for the summer," commented Belcher.

So for a good time and to make a dog's day, literally, bring your pooch and come to the Tanglewood Park Amphitheatre area on Saturday, May 15th. Stay tuned for more information on Woofstock and watch for signs and fliers as May 15th draws near.

Twin City Diner - FHS Benefit Days!

Eat at the Twin City Diner on Tuesday April 27 and Wednesday April 28 and help the Forsyth Humane Society! Just click here to download the flyer. Print it out and present it to them when you go on the 27th and 28th and Twin City will donate 20% of the sales from your meal to FHS.

It's no secret...

The Forsyth Humane Society depends solely on private donations and revenue generated from fund raisers to sustain our operations.

Given the general state of the economy and the fact that neither Art Unleashed! nor the Furr Ball (our two major fund raisers) are scheduled for this year, we're looking at a significant shortfall in income. We've taken steps to reduce our operating expenses, and are looking at other ways to cut wherever we can. But it's difficult to do, especially without affecting the care and support we're able to provide for the cats and dogs (and people who love them) in our community.

So once again, we're turning to you. We know you can do it. You've done it throughout the years, and the recent outpouring for Mercy (click here to read her story) proves that even in tough times, good people step up.

We're asking you to donate whatever you can, but with a twist—through monthly recurring donations. Having a steady stream of regular donations would ease our burden so much. Just $20 a month from 500 people would be a great start to providing some much needed relief. That's only $5 a week. Of course, if you can give more, that would be really great. If you'd prefer to donate quarterly, yearly, or just make a one-time contribution, we're set up for those options too...and we'll appreciate it every bit as much.

Be the first on your block to help us kick off our "Gimme Five" campaign and click here to donate now.

For the kids out there—we need help naming the dog and cat that are our spokescritters for this new campaign. We're still figuring out all of the details and the prizes for a contest, so stay tuned for details!

Art Unleashed! 2010

Forsyth County will once again be puttin’ on the dog and cattin’ around with Art Unleashed! 2010. Up to twenty gussied up dogs and cats – the artistically-decorated fiberglass kind – will hit the streets in late April as part of our exciting public art project. There they will sit—and stay!—for most of the summer, bringing smiles to many faces. These dogs and cats, decorated by some of the best artists in the area, will offer dozens of reasons to call Winston-Salem the City of the Arts.

Please click here for details on Art Unleashed! 2010.

FHS Needs YOU!

Not only do we depend on your financial support, but we depend on your support as volunteers. We always need volunteers! Maybe you can give a couple hours a week to answer the phones, walk the dogs or help clean up. Maybe you have a friend family member or neighbor who is retired, loves animals and wants to get out a day or two each week. Let them know we'd love to have them come by to fill out a volunteer application and visit the animals.

For more info on volunteer opportunities, please click here. To download our volunteer application, click here.

TEMPORARY FOSTER HOMES NEEDED!

Do you have the time to foster a dog, cat, puppies or kittens for a short period of time (typically a week to a few months) while they await admission to our Adoption Center? We will take care of all medical and food needs, crates, and other supplies, but we greatly need some volunteers to help keep our furry friends safe for a short while. Some may be recuperating from a recent injury, or simply have no place else to go. If you are interested, please call 721-1303 and speak to Amber (ext. 103) or Pat (ext. 104). You can also email us at info@forsythhumane.org. An application form must be completed. You can download it by clicking here. THANKS!

About the Forsyth Humane Society

The Forsyth Humane Society located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina is a not-for-profit organization committed to preventing pet overpopulation by promoting responsible pet ownership and by providing for the welfare of homeless cats and dogs. Animals accepted into our Adoption Center are cared for until they find a new, loving home and a second chance for a happy life.

If you are willing to make a lifetime commitment to a pet, please visit our Adoption Center. If you already have a full house, please consider making a donation or volunteering your time to help us help the animals.

Houses for Hounds

Many dogs in our community are spending their nights unsheltered in cold, windy and snowy or wet conditions.

We are making a plea to anyone who has a dog house that is not needed and in good condition, to donate it to the "Houses for Hounds" program, so that Animal Control can get it to a needy family. Monetary donations or donations of new houses are also gratefully being accepted.

There is an especially dire need for medium to large dog houses that can accommodate dogs 50 pounds or larger.

If you are able to help, please bring your dog house to the Forsyth County Animal Shelter at 5570 Sturmer Park Circle (near the corner of University Parkway and Shattalon Drive), or to the Forsyth Humane Society adoption center at 61 Miller Street.

For more information, please call Keith Murphy at 336-784-8939.

Pet Oxygen Rescue Masks Donated!

Through a joint effort, Fur-Ever Friends (FF) and Forsyth Humane Society (FHS) have raised enough money to supply every Winston-Salem/Forsyth County fire truck with a 3-piece McCulloch Medical Animal Oxygen Mask set! Unlike traditional rescue masks, the McCulloch set contains three masks of different sizes to fit the faces of distressed animals from small birds to the largest family dog. Local fire-fighters will no longer have to struggle to make a human mask “fit” a family pet that is struggling to survive the toxic fumes of a house fire.

Through the non-profit group "H.E.L.P." (www.helpanimalsinc.org) FF and FHS have purchased 100 mask sets for a total cost of just over $5,500. This will provide 100 local paid and volunteer fire/rescue trucks with their own set so that the masks are available for immediate use.

Studies have shown that people will often risk their own lives to save their family pets from fire, and that they often are more traumatized by the loss of a beloved pet than they are of family heirlooms and their home. By providing all Forsyth County/Winston-Salem area fire-fighters with the McCulloch mask kits, we will be helping both the animals in need and their families.

Fur-Ever Friends and Forsyth Humane Society would like to thank the hundreds of people who donated to this worthy cause. Due to the overwhelming response from the public the entire cost of these 100 pet rescue mask sets has been raised.

For more information, please click here.

FCSO Receives Protective Vests for Canines

The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office proudly announces that its Canine Unit has received a generous donation of bulletproof/stab proof protective vests for its canines. These protective vests have been donated by Vest ‘N P.D.P. (Police Dog Protection), a non-profit organization that raises money to provide vests to police dogs.

The Sheriff’s Office Canine Unit is essential to protecting and preserving the safety and security of our community. Our Canine Unit consists of 10 dogs which are specially trained to detect explosives, drugs, firearms, and track and apprehend suspects. Law enforcement canines risk their own lives in the line of duty and are being injured and killed more frequently than ever. With the addition of these protective vests, our canines have a vital layer of protection while carrying out their daily duties.

Vest ‘N P.D.P. was created by Susie Jean in July of 2002 to raise funds to provide bulletproof/stab proof vest to law enforcement canine units to protect these animals from the dangers they encounter while serving and protecting communities. Through their work, Vest ‘n P.D.P. has outfitted over 200 police dogs in 24 states with protective vests. The protective vest is measured for each dog and takes 4-6 weeks to be made at a cost of $ 895.00. Donations are tax-deductible and can be made by visiting their website at www.vestnpdp.com.

Monthly Home Exam And More For Your Pets

In addition to your pets yearly veterinary exam, Dr. Mitchell Spindel explains things you should do monthly at your own home to help ensure your pets health, along with advice on flea treatments, shots, and much more.

Click here for more info.

Spay/Neuter

Pet overpopulation is a serious problem in our county. The real solution is to stop it at its source by having your pets spayed or neutered. We have financial assistance available to help Forsyth County residents take this important step in responsible pet ownership.

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