Forsyth County NC Animal Shelter

09/04/2026

AMAZING ADOPTION DAY!

We are SO excited to celebrate another amazing adoption day at the shelter! So many happy tails are heading home with their new families, and we could not be more thrilled for them.

There is nothing quite like seeing our shelter pets walk out the door and into their next chapter. Today is all about fresh starts, forever families, and lots of love!

Congratulations to all of our adopters! Thank you for choosing adoption and giving these amazing animals the happy endings they deserve.

Here’s to a lifetime of love, cuddles, adventures, and happy memories!

09/03/2026

GOOD ADOPTION DAY!

Today was a pretty special day at the shelter because some of our furry friends found their forever families!

There’s nothing better than watching an animal leave with their new family, knowing they are starting a brand-new chapter filled with love, cozy naps, adventures, and all the good stuff they deserve.

Congratulations to all of our adopters, and thank you for choosing adoption! We are so excited to see where this next chapter takes each of them.

Here’s to forever!

09/02/2026

09/02/2026

It’s a GREAT Adoption Day!

We have some very happy shelter pets who are officially headed into their next chapter today!

There’s nothing better than seeing our dogs and cats leave the shelter with their new families, knowing they are getting the love, comfort, and forever homes they deserve.

Congratulations to all of our newly adopted pets and their families! We can’t wait to see all the happy updates and adventures to come.

Thank you to everyone who chooses adoption and helps make these happy endings possible!

09/02/2026

FOUND A DIRVER!!!
URGENT TRANSPORT HELP NEEDED TO RALEIGH TOMORROW!

We have animals with somewhere to go, but we urgently need a driver to help get them there!

We are looking for someone with an SUV or larger vehicle who can leave the shelter around 11 AM tomorrow and drive to Raleigh.

Our passengers:

🐶 4 puppies
🐕 1 large dog
🐱 2 kittens

These guys have placement waiting for them — we just need the wheels to make it happen! ❤️

If you can help with this lifesaving transport, please let me know ASAP or email me at [email protected].

Please share if you know someone who may be able to help! 🐾

09/02/2026

WISHLIST WEDNESDAY IS BACK!

It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time to show our shelter some love!

Our animals go through a LOT of supplies every day, and we are so grateful for the amazing community that helps keep their shelves stocked. From food and treats to cleaning supplies and enrichment items, every donation makes a difference in the daily lives of the dogs and cats in our care.

If you’ve been looking for a way to help the shelter this week, Wishlist Wednesday is the perfect opportunity!

A small donation can go a long way when we all work together. Thank you for continuing to support our shelter pets and helping us give them the care, comfort, and enrichment they deserve.

Want to help? Check out our wishlist and send a little love their way!

09/01/2026

🚨 WE ARE AT CAPACITY 🚨

Our shelter is FULL, and we need our community’s help!

We have so many wonderful dogs and cats waiting to meet their families, and right now is the perfect time to come find your new best friend because adoptions are just $5!

That’s right, you can give a shelter pet a loving home for only $5.

🐾 Adopt a dog or cat for $5
🐾 Consider fostering to help create more space
🐾 Share this post with friends and family
🐾 Come meet the animals waiting for their forever homes

Every adoption makes room for another animal who needs our help. By choosing to adopt, foster, or simply share this post, you are making a real difference.

Come visit us and see who might be waiting for you!

09/01/2026

Another GOOD Adoption Day!

Today was filled with happy endings, wagging tails, and lots of love as some of our shelter pets headed home with their new families!

We are so excited to see what this next chapter holds for each of them. Thank you to everyone who chose to adopt and gave one of our shelter pets the gift of a forever home.

Here’s to new beginnings and furever families!

09/01/2026

TRANSPORT DRIVER NEEDED TOMORROW!

We have 2 little kittens who need a ride to Charlotte tomorrow! They have somewhere to go — we just need someone to help get them there.

If you’re available to make the trip and help these babies on the next step of their journey, please comment on this post or email [email protected]!

Sometimes saving lives looks like a road trip with two tiny passengers. ❤️

09/01/2026

THE FOSTER PARENT STARTER PACK

🐶 One shelter dog

🛋️ One couch that apparently belongs to the dog now

📸 972 pictures on your camera roll

🦴 Treats strategically placed throughout the house

💩 At least one conversation about p**p that you never imagined yourself having

🥹 “Can we just keep them?”

😭 “I'm going to cry when they get adopted.”

❤️ “Okay… who needs fostering next?”

Welcome to the club. 😂

The best part? We'll help with the expensive stuff.

We provide food, supplies, medical care, and support.

You provide the temporary home.

Apply to foster:
https://www.co.forsyth.nc.us/animalshelter/volunteer

Questions? Email [email protected]