FAQ

FHS only cares for cats and dogs in Forsyth County. Occasionally, Forsyth County Animal Services receives animals such as hamsters, rabbits, pigs or horses for adoption. Please check their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/people/Forsyth-County-NC-Animal-Shelter/61573343542874/.

Ideally, an animal listed on our stray hold will be reclaimed by the pet’s owner. If not, we will then assess the pet medically and behaviorally for our adoption program. If the pet is a specific breed, or mostly one breed, we will try to place the animal in a breed specific rescue in order to open up the kennel space to save another life and space on our spay/neuter schedule. The pet you’re interested in may need a foster. Fostering is free and we provide all medical care and supplies. If you’d like to foster the pet, you may get “first dibs” to adopt as the foster. Learn more about fostering and complete the application at https://forsythhumane.org/foster .

We cannot treat or examine owned pets at our adoption center. If you are a low-income Forsyth County resident seeking financial assistance for a sick or injured pet that you are or will be responsible for, many Forsyth County Veterinary offices accept Care Credit and Scratchpay

If you have found an injured or deceased animal, please contact Forsyth County Animal Services at (336) 703-2480 for assistance.

At Forsyth Humane Society, a foster is someone who temporarily cares for an animal in need. Fostering is free and all supplies and medical care are provided. Fosters provide love, attention, and care until the animal is ready to come back to the Adoption Center. If you are interested in fostering a pet, view our fosterable animals at https://forsythhumane.org/foster/.

Forsyth Humane Society is limited admission. Our organization strives to avoid euthanasia and works towards providing care for all animals that come through our doors; it also means that we might not be able to accept every animal due to space, resource limitations, or animals that are aggressive, reactive, or pose a public safety concern.  We carefully manage intake to ensure the well-being of the animals. We focus on quality of care rather than quantity.

If you’ve found a pet, click on the link to read the information on our website: Found a stray

A lost pet can be a frightening experience for any pet parent. Immediate action is crucial, but where do you start? Follow the steps on our Lost & Found page for the best chance of a reunion.

Please make every effort to rehome your animal on your own. The shelter is stressful for pets, and we cannot guarantee placement in our adoption program, which means euthanasia is a possibility. Please visit www.forsythhumane.org/surrender for details or to begin the surrender process.

FHS volunteers must be at least 16 to volunteer independently. Children ages 12-15 are permitted to volunteer with a trained parent or legal guardian. You can sign up to volunteer at https://forsythhumane.org/volunteer/