Forsyth County NC Animal Shelter

06/13/2026

What a busy and exciting day at the shelter! Today, 12 animals found their new homes, including cats, dogs, a rooster, and even two goats!
Please join us in celebrating:
🐾 Izzy
🐾 Sarah Beth
🐾 Elsie Rose
🐾 Ole Green Eyes
🐾 Guppy
🐾 Gummy Worm
🐾 Mayor McCheese
🐾 Mr. Schue
🐾 Paisley
🐾 Golden
🐾 Pearl
🐾 Sour Patch Kid
Days like today remind us why we do what we do. We are so happy for each of these animals as they begin their next chapter with loving families.
Thank you to everyone who adopted, shared posts, supported our shelter, and helped make these happy endings possible.
Happy Tails, everyone! ❤️🐾

06/12/2026

Wonderful adoption day today!!! We had 9 dogs get adopted today. We are so ecstatic for everyone to go to their furever homes!! Matt, Bartholomew, Koda, Penguin, Ruffus, Vader, Stormy, Alfie, & Linda have left the building. We wish you all the best!!

06/12/2026

Meet Beatrice, also known as 5 Guys! ❤️🍔

And wow... what a glow-up!

Beatrice came to the shelter with her sister, and neither of them were doing very well. The shelter can be a stressful place, and sometimes animals just need a little extra TLC to show us who they really are.

Fast forward to foster care...

✨ Better appetite
✨ More confidence
✨ More personality
✨ More happiness

Just look at the difference between these photos!

This is why foster homes are so important. They give animals a chance to decompress, feel safe, and start thriving. Foster families help us learn about their personalities and set them up for success in their future homes.

The best part?

Beatrice is STILL AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION! 🎉

She has done the hard work, gained confidence, and is now ready to find a family of her very own. If you're looking for a sweet girl who has overcome so much, come meet Beatrice!

Interested in fostering and helping create more success stories like hers?

📧 [email protected]

🐾 Apply today: https://www.co.forsyth.nc.us/animalshelter/volunteer

Interested in adopting Beatrice? Come meet her at Forsyth County Animal Shelter! 🐾❤️

06/11/2026

WE ARE FULL

Our shelter is currently full and caring for dogs and cats waiting for loving homes.

Please consider adopting.
All adoption fees are just $5.

Not ready to adopt? Please consider fostering. Fostering provides animals with a temporary home while helping us create space and learn more about their personalities.

To become a foster:
• Complete a foster application on our website
• Contact our Foster Coordinator for more information:
[email protected]

Thank you for supporting the animals in our community.

We are an Animal Shelter, serving Forsyth County, NC.

06/10/2026

Avery is ready to find his forever family! ❤️🐾 Stop by and meet this sweet boy and see why everyone falls in love with him.

Adoption fee: $5

06/10/2026

Looking for an easy way to help shelter pets? This Wishlist Wednesday, we're asking for a few much-needed supplies to help keep our dogs and cats happy, healthy, and comfortable while they wait for their forever homes.

Whether it's food, treats, toys, blankets, or cleaning supplies, every donation helps us provide the best care possible for the animals in our shelter.

06/09/2026

Happy adoption day today Canelo, Ryder, Shishimi, Capybara, Zara, & Emmett all went to their furever homes. We are so happy for all of these special babies who have found their way into our hearts and now into the hearts of their adopters.

Happy tails to everyone!

06/06/2026

Another successful adoption day. Ollie, Bon, Sharona, and Bianca have gone to their furever homes! We couldn’t be more excited for their new journey. Happy tails everyone!!

06/06/2026

Wolf, Eifel, and Spice went to their furever homes. We love seeing the joy on adopters faces and also the happiness with the animals. Happy Tails everyone.