As we move into a month of gratitude and thanks, we can’t let the wellness of companionship pass us by here at Forsyth Humane Society. Day after day we strive to create conditions where everyone in our community can benefit from the wellness of companionship – What does that mean? What does that look like? Well, it varies. Let’s explore some of the examples of this celebration.
The wellness of companionship is the joy of a pet that has come into the care of Forsyth Humane Society, either off the street or turned in by a good Samaritan, and that pet being reunited with their family members after a short period of time.
The wellness of companionship is the furry sidekick that is adopted by a senior who comes into Forsyth Humane Society, looking for a pet to provide a little love and care during the varying stages of life as an older adult and becoming a lifelong companion.
The wellness of companionship is the dog that is your loyal running partner. Who’s up with you at 5am when your friends said no, to keep you on the move as a way to support your own mental health.
The wellness of companionship is the cat that snuggles in your lap and knocks your glasses off the side table after a long day of work but gives that TLC paired with the laugh that you just needed.
The wellness of companionship can be found in the families that foster dogs and cats to keep them out of the shelter until they can get adopted. These foster families can share behavior tendencies and give great insight to prospective adopters to make sure it’s a good fit and help reduce the risk of the animal being returned.
The wellness of companionship can be found in our community pet food pantry that provides pet food to underserved communities so that they don’t have to give up their pet just to make ends meet. They can still receive that love from a furry friend regardless of their financial situation.
The wellness of companionship can be found in the increased awareness of the decrease in the number of people experiencing mental illness in our country thanks in part to having a pet by their side that can ease the stress and anxiety of everyday life for both person and pet.
At Forsyth Humane Society, we work diligently across Forsyth County to build awareness and programs that reduce shelter intake and provide for the compassionate care of pets and the people who love them in our community. This is the wellness of companionship and we are here for it! Thank you for your continued support on this journey whether volunteering, fostering, donating or adopting from us. Because of you we are able to continue sharing the wellness of companionship and you are able to receive it!
Written by Kristen Williams
