Dear friends and supporters, We are thrilled to share some incredible news that’s bound to make a paw-sitive impact on our community! Forsyth Humane Society is proud to announce the acquisition of the 725 Waughtown Street location, where we’ll soon be opening a state-of-the-art Low-Cost Spay/Neuter & Wellness Clinic! Our mission has always been to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. With this new venture, we’re taking a giant leap forward in fulfilling our mission by removing barriers to vital wellness services and surgeries for our beloved furry companions. Here’s what this exciting development means for our community: Affordable Services: We understand that providing quality healthcare for your pets can be financially challenging. Our low-cost clinic will offer a range of essential services, including spaying and neutering, vaccinations, microchipping, and more. Accessible Care: Our new clinic’s central location on Waughtown Street ensures easy access for all members of the community. No more long commutes or difficult journeys – we’re bringing convenient and reliable pet care closer to you. Community Impact: By providing affordable spay/neuter and wellness services, we’re not only promoting responsible pet ownership but also contributing to the overall health and well-being of our furry family members. Healthier pets mean happier families and a stronger, more vibrant community. Reducing Overpopulation: One of our core goals is to address the issue of pet overpopulation. By making spay/neuter services more accessible, we’re taking a proactive step towards reducing the number of homeless animals and ensuring that every pet has the chance for a loving, forever home. Empowering Pet Owners: We believe that every pet owner should have the resources and knowledge to provide the best care for their pets. Our clinic will not only offer services but also information on resources to empower you to be the best pet parent you can be. Stay tuned for more updates as we work diligently to transform this space into a hub of compassionate care. We are incredibly grateful for your continued support, which has made this expansion possible. Thank you for being a part of this journey with us! Together, we’re making a difference in the lives of animals and the community we hold dear. With heartfelt gratitude, Mark Neff President & CEO Forsyth Humane Society
It’s amazing what 9 days of love and care can do!
Erin is our amazing animal placement manager at Forsyth Humane Society. Not only does she find great homes and rescues for our animals, she is also a kitten foster. Erin recently fostered eight week old Artemis and her littermate, Apollo, who came to FHS with upper respiratory infections (kitty cold). The kittens were congested, lethargic, and their eyes looked puffy. Erin says “I love fostering kittens 8 weeks or older because it works with my full-time job. They keep each other company while I’m at work, playing and napping together.” She fed and medicated each kitten before and after work. They received an oral liquid once daily and an eye ointment twice daily. Erin began to see improvement with Artemis’ eyes within two days, and her energy levels perked up. Artemis became more playful, interactive and started to chow down on her food. She also discovered her tail during this time – which she frequently chases! Erin says “I feel lucky to have played a part in their journeys to their furever homes. When Artemis and Apollo get adopted, I’ll be ready for more fosters!” At Forsyth Humane Society, a foster is someone who temporarily cares for an animal in need. They provide love, attention, and care until the animal is ready to come back to the Adoption Center. Foster care is typically a commitment of 1 – 2 weeks, unless the animal has a special need. All supplies and medical care are provided. During Kitten Season, fosters are crucial to Forsyth Humane Society’s goal of achieving a 90% Save Rate by 2023. If you are interested in becoming a foster, you can sign up here!
Life Saving Foster Families
Life Saving Foster Families Diane has been fostering homeless pets for the past three years and has fostered over 80 animals. During her time fostering for Forsyth Humane Society, she has saved 43 lives, including animals with special needs. “Fostering is showing a dog or cat who was once abused or neglected, a loving hand to help them open up and see how wonderful it is to be loved. It is a way to help by preparing them for their new forever family,” said Diane. Diane finds the experience rewarding. She sees the transition from scared or neglected to snuggling on the recliner and learning how to interact with her other animals. Diane says, “There is no better feeling than looking into your foster’s eyes and seeing how much they love you.” Saying goodbye can be the most difficult part of fostering. Diane says after your first couple of experiences, it does get easier to watch them start their next journey. She says even though parting ways can be difficult, “with the sadness comes reward and happiness.” Diane is a proud foster mom of many shelter furbabies. She says “Experiencing a pet who is learning to love and trust again, who was once in a neglected situation, is something magical to watch.” Click here and join Diane today by signing up to be a foster family for Forsyth Humane Society. A message to Diane’s fosters: “You have made me a better person and I appreciate the opportunity to have been a part of your lives”! Fostering is free and FHS provides all supplies and medical care. Invite one of our shelter pets to crash with you for just two weeks today at www.forsythhumane.org/foster.
