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Animal Control

Special Programs

Special Programs are department programs, not always associated with an animal control agency, but are fundamental to Forsyth County’s department of Animal Controls service to the community. Click the title of the program to learn more.

AniMeals - provides donated food to needy pet owners in Forsyth County during the holiday season.

Houses for Hounds - provides free dog houses to low income households.

Community Care - provides additional adoption, rescue & foster care resources for the Forsyth County Animal Shelter.

Safe Haven - provides transportation and temporary shelter for animals whose owners seek shelter at Family Services Women’s Shelter.

Almost Home - assists Forsyth County Animal Control with its adoption program.

F.A.I.R. (Feline Assistance Initiatives Response) - addresses community Feline issues related to the protection of the public and feline health and welfare throughout Forsyth County.

L.E.A.F (Lets End Animal Fighting) - a campaign to provide the community with a positive way of dealing with our feelings regarding illegal animal fighting and animal cruelty.

C.A.N.V.A.S. (Community Animal Nuisance Viable Abatement Services) - a partnership program to proactively address animal nuisances in complexes such as apartment buildings or mobile home parks.

C.A.R.T. (County Animal Response Team) - responsible for implementing the animal response plan.

Enhanced Patrol - a public safety program to increase animal control presence & visibility in, and near, neighborhoods, parks & schools to act as a deterrent to violations of the animal control ordinance.

Animal Control Advisory Board - a board, appointed by the Board of County Commissioners.

Contact Information

Animal Shelter
5570 Sturmer Park Circle
Winston-Salem, NC 27105

Adoption and
Redemption:
    (336) 703-DOGS (3647)
Complaint and
Investigations:
    (336) 703-2490
Lost and Found:
    (336) 703-2478
Licensing:
    (336) 703-2479
Administration:
    (336) 703-2480
FAX:
    (336) 661-6414



Hours of Operation
Closed Sunday
12:00 - 5:00 Monday
12:00 - 7:00 Tuesday
12:00 - 5:00 Wednesday
12:00 - 7:00 Thursday
12:00 - 5:00 Friday
12:00 - 5:00 Saturday

Job Opportunities

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