Forsyth County to host pre-pet adoption event
Press Release May 4, 2022
PRESS RELEASE
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Animal Shelter will host an 80’s-themed adoption event on Saturday, May 14, from noon to 4 p.m. in front of the Animal Shelter (4065 County Way) and at the Coal Mountain Dog Park (4055 County Way). The event is a “sneak peek” for the shelter’s annual Summer of Love adoption special, waiving adoption fees, which begins May 28.
Adoption fees will be waived for all pet adoptions at the event, which will feature raffles, a costume contest for pet owners and their pets, a groomer providing 80’s-themed styles for animals, a face painter, bounce house and other vendors. Pet owners are encouraged to bring their pets and join in the fun.
“This event is more than any regular adoption event,” said Animal Shelter Manager Cindy Iacopella. “We wanted to create an experience that embodies what it’s like to have a pet – fun and for the whole family.”
All adoptions include microchipping, spaying/neutering and age-appropriate vaccinations. For more information, call (678) 965-7185 or visit the Forsyth County Animal Shelter’s webpage. Residents may also connect with the Animal Shelter Facebook Page.
Animal Shelter will waive adoption fees May 22
Press Release May 16, 2021
PRESS RELEASE
FORSYTH COUNTY Ga. — On Saturday, May 22, the Forsyth County Animal Shelter (4065 County Way) will host a preview event for their annual Summer of Love adoption program and will be waiving their standard $85 pet adoption fee for all animals throughout the day.
The shelter will be open to the general public between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 22, during the event so residents can see and interact with animals available for adoption.
“We have had such great success in past years with our Summer of Love adoption special that we decided to give families a sneak peek this year by waiving adoption fees a little earlier than usual and having some fun at the shelter in the process,” said Animal Shelter Manager Cindy Iacopella. “All of the pets in the shelter deserve a good home and we are hopeful that this promotion will help families bring a new companion home.”
All shelter pet adoptions include microchipping, spaying/neutering and age appropriate vaccinations. Adoptable animals and information on how to adopt can be viewed online on the shelter’s webpage at Forsythco.com under the “Adoptable Animals” tab.
For more information, call (678) 965-7185 or visit forsythco.com/animal shelter. Residents may also connect with the shelter on their Facebook page. The Forsyth County Animal Shelter (4065 County Way) is located just off GA 400 at in northern Forsyth County.
Animal shelter waives adoption fees for summer
News June 27, 2020
PRESS RELEASE
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — On Friday (June 26) the Forsyth County Animal Shelter began waiving its standard $85 pet adoption fee for all animals through Sept. 8, during the Summer of Love adoption promotion.
“We are very excited to give residents a change to bring home a pet at no cost,” said Animan Shelter Manager Cindy Iacopella. “All of the pets in the shelter deserve a good home and we are hopeful that this promotion will help families bring a new companion home this summer.”
All shelter pet adoptions include microchipping, spaying/neutering and age appropriate vaccinations.
The shelter is currently conducting all animal adoptions via appointment only. Adoptable animals can be viewed online on the Shelter’s webpage at Forsythco.com under “Adoptable Animals” tab. An adoption appointment can be made by submitting an application which can be found on the Shelter webpage.
For more information, call 678-965-7185 or visit forsythco.com/animal shelter. Residents may also connect with the shelter on their Facebook page, facebook.com/forsythcountyanimalshelter. The Forsyth County Animal Shelter (4065 County Way) is located just off SR 400 in northern Forsyth County.
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Forsyth County breaks ground on new dog park
News June 27, 2020
PRESS RELEASE
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County officials, staff and guests gathered Thursday (June 25) to break ground for the county’s new dog park located across from the County Animal Shelter, 4065 County Way in north Forsyth, just off SR 400. Once complete, the park will feature synthetic dog turf, dog water fountains, climbing boulder, wooded areas, dog walk ramp, tunnel, sunshades, shaded benches and two family-style restrooms.
During the groundbreaking ceremony, County Commission Chairman Laura Semanson, District 4 Commissioner Cindy Jones Mills and Animal Shelter Director Cindy Iacopella thanked those who made the funding for the new park a reality. The four-acre dog park is funded by donations, the Parks and Recreation Capital Funds and primarily with SPLOST VIII funds, the additional penny sales tax.
“The park is a continuation of Forsyth County’s dedication to provide our residents and their four-legged friends with quality amenities for everyone to enjoy,” said Commissioner Jones Mills. ”I look forward to seeing the special bonds this park will help create between dogs and owners over the years to come as well as new bonds that may be established because of the close proximity to the animal shelter.”
The park is slated for completion in fall 2020.
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