IMPORTANT! To qualify for a fence:
• You must reside in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County, NC.
• You must submit this online application and UNW will contact you by phone to go over your application
• You must meet WIC income requirments
• Your pet must be spayed or neutered. We will offer assistance for spay/neuter but if you prefer to not have your dog(s) fixed, you will not qualify.
• After your dog(s) have been spayed/neutered or already are at the time of your application, we will then schedule your home evaluation. The waiting list for a fence after your home evaluation is approximately 6 months.
Mission Statement:
UNchain Winston provides compassionate and non-judgmental assistance to improve the welfare of dogs living with unending “chaining” and neglect in Forsyth County.
We serve as an advocate and voice for responsible dog ownership, plus community and owner accountability. Primary services including building free fences for qualified families, building and distributing free dog-houses, repairing existing fences, offering free or low-cost spay/neuter and vaccinations, and veterinary care. We also educate pet owners and the public about proper pet care, and provide other resources (e.g., free pet food, leashes, collars, pet carriers, water/food bowls) as we are able.
FHS is proud to partner with UNchain Winston for Houses for Hounds. Houses for Hounds provides free dog houses, crates, and straw bedding to low-income Forsyth County residents so outdoor dogs can be brought indoors during the coldest months.
We are only able to unchain dogs with the generosity of the community.
We have 3 Sponsorship Levels
Hero
a $400 sponsorship covers the cost to build a dog fence
Champion
a $500 sponsorship covers the cost to build a dog fence & the cost of spay/neuter
Top Dog
a $600 sponsorship covers the cost to build a dog fence, the cost of spay/neuter & a doghouse
To give you a gauge when you donate, $10 yields us a fence post; $25, a 5’ tall gate; $75, a roll of 5’ high fencing. Click here to donate today.
If you are interested in having a fence built please click here to fill out an online request or click here for a downloadable form that can be filled out and scanned for email or sent via postal mail.
If you would like to volunteer with UNchain Winston click here. You must be 18 to volunteer with UNchain Winston.
