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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Animals Available for Adoption

If you are ready to adopt, fill out the following appliations:

Standard adoption rates are $125.00 or less for dogs and cats and $10.00 for small animals such as rabbits and guinea pigs. However, we often have special promotional pricing. To ask about current adoption fees and specials, please email shelter@forsyth.cc

Animals Available for Rehoming

Didn’t match with any of our current shelter pets? Below is a list of some of the pets who need a new home within our Forsyth County community. These pets are listed to Rehome by Adopt-a-Pet by their current owners and are NOT owned by or affiliated with Forsyth County Animal Shelter. Forsyth County Animal Shelter cannot guarantee or be held liable for the health, behavior, or spay/neuter status of these animals. These privately-owned pets are listed on this website as a courtesy. If you are interested in adopting a community-owned pet, please contact their owner directly through Rehome by Adopt-a-Pet to complete a private adoption.

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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