Effective immediately our shelter hours will be temporarily reduced to focus on staff training and animal care. These hour changes will not cause any hinderance to services to our citizens. Monday-Wednesday our phone lines will still be monitored. Anyone seeking assistance from shelter staff can reach us at 336-703-2480 to make an appointment. Outside of normal business hours residents can seek assistance from Forsyth County Sheriff's Office for aggressive animals at 336-727-2112.

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Missing a Pet? Click here to see if they are at the shelter.

Lost and Found Pets

Be Prepared

While no one likes to think about their pet getting lost, it is a good idea to be prepared.

Pet Identification Tips

Keep in mind that pets with identification have a better chance of making it back home. Here are some tips regarding pet identification:

  • Microchips are a great pet identifier. Be sure the microchip is registered and up-to-date with the microchip company.
    • Found Animals is a free registry that accepts any and all types of microchips for a large variety of species.
  • Dogs and cats four months of age and older are required to be current on rabies vaccinations. The tag that usually accompanies a vaccine can be used by shelters, rescues and veterinarians to find owner information.
  • An ID tag with your name and phone number is a good idea for cats and dogs.

Pet Identification Kit

Consider creating a pet identification kit with all of your pet's information. Having this in advance could save you time when you are actiely searching for your pet. These are just a few items you could keep in a kit:

  • A full body, color picture of your pet (recommend updated twice a year)
  • A written description of what your pet looks like, including breed, coat and tail length, color, size, weight as well as unique and distinguishing features. Include if your pet has a microchip, collar, tag or tattoo.
  • Your contact details, including the best phone number to reach you.

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Lost Pet Checklist

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It is stressful when a pet goes missing. Consider the following steps when looking for your pet:

  • Search your home and yard first! Check everywhere to see if your pet is trapped, including garages, sheds, closets and even in furniture like dresser drawers or inside a sleeper sofa. Be sure to call your pet's name and use food or treats to entice him/her.
  • As soon as possible, contact Forsyth County Animal Shelter at 336-703-2480 to file a lost pet report. Please note that it is best to come in-person to see if your pet is at the animal shelter. We receive calls daily about sightings of animals and from individuals who have found pets.
  • Check with animal shelters in neighboring counties. Well-meaning individuals traveling through an area may pick up a stray pet and take them to a shelter in a different county.
  • Search online for lost pets. These listings are from people in the community who have found a pet or are currently housed at FCAS. If you see your pet, please call 336-703-2480 to find out if they are at FCAS or in the care of the finder.
  • Post signs in within a radius of two miles. Include well-travelled areas and grocery stores, libraries and veterinarian offices.
  • It is important to have a good "lost pet" poster to aid you in your search.
  • Talk to your neighbors
  • Walk and/or drive your neighborhood daily.
  • Visit websites and post a clear picture on Facebook pages that list lost pets.
  • Call local veterinarians in case your pet was brought to them.
  • Talk regularly to your neigbors and to those who are in your neighborhood often, including mail carriers.

Found Pet Checklist

Did you find a pet? It is important to act quickly to get the pet back to their owner. Here is a checklist of things you can do to help the lost pet get back home.

  1. File a report with Forsyth County Animal Shelter by calling 336-703-2480. It is a good idea to take a photo of the pet to include with the report.
  2. Bring the pet to a nearby veterinarian, rescue, or FCAS during normal business hours to have them scanned for a microchip. Often, a microchip is the fastest way lost pets are reunified with their owner.
  3. Talk to your neighbors
  4. Post signs in your neighborhood and within a radius of two miles. Include well-traveled areas and grocery stores, libraries, and veterinarian offices. It is important ot have a good "found pet" poster to aid you in your search.

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Contact Animal Shelter

Contact Animal Services

Phone

336 727 2112

For questions about a citation or County Ordinances, call 336-917-7750.

For issues where a Deputy is needed to respond, call the 24/7 non-emergency number at 336-727-2112.

Hours of Operation

Temporary Hours

Sunday - Closed
Monday - By Appointment Only
Tuesday - By Appointment Only
Wednesday - By Appointment Only
Thursday - 12 pm - 4 pm
Friday - 12pm - 4pm
Saturday - 12pm - 4pm