There is magic that happens here at Forsyth Humane Society on a daily basis. It’s always showing up in different ways, but it exists and feels like something special we should talk about, especially as we lean into the magic of the holiday season. Pause to experience joy and magic in different ways this season, and if you need a little help, stop by our Adoption Center at 4881 Country Club Rd and take a look at the 30,000 lights that represent each of the pets that have been through our care since 2017. It’s beautiful and magical – Dedicate a light to a pet you love!
From June, one of our volunteers. “After my last cat, Sienna, died, I decided that I was not ready to adopt another pet. Shortly thereafter, FHS opened the Country Club location, which is close to my home and I decided that I might like to volunteer there. I visited one day and was given a tour by a young man whose enthusiasm helped to convince me to give it a try. I knew that I would probably like spending time with the cats and kittens, but had no inkling of how much the experience would come to mean to me. Seeing a potential adopter and an animal connect is like watching love happen. Sometimes it is a gradual warming up; sometimes it is a spark that ignites when a cat reaches out of his kennel to tap a visitor on the shoulder or when a visitor to a cat colony sits down and a cat jumps into his/her lap. It happens in different ways and it is magic, every single time. That magic is what keeps me coming back. I also love getting to know the cats, helping to make them as happy and comfortable as possible during their time at the shelter, while they wait for their “forever” human to find them. My focus is on helping to match potential adopters with the cat that will fit best into their home, making sure that every cat has a cozy box or bed to help them feel safe and comfortable, and helping bonded pairs go to the same home. I love all the cats but am known for my passion for orange male tabbies! I also enjoy writing short profiles for the website about the cats I know best to help spread the word about how special they are. In addition to all this, I enjoy spending time with staff and fellow volunteers, who are like-minded animal lovers who go the extra mile to help homeless cats and dogs find their true destinies.”
Thank you so much for your time, the love and care that you give to Forsyth Humane Society and the pets that come through our doors, June. We are grateful for you and your dedication to this work!
If you are interested in being a volunteer, our Volunteer Page has all the details on helping us out in the shelter and out at community events!
