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.
Forsyth Animal Shelter makes pet adoption free through Jan. 4
Press Release October 20, 2021
PRESS RELEASE
Forsyth County, Ga. – To help make holiday wishes come true for families, and pets, the Forsyth County Animal Shelter is waiving their standard $85 pet adoption fee. The Home for the Holidays promotion begins Thursday, Oct. 14, and will be available for pet adoptions through Jan. 4, 2022.
“Home for the Holidays has become a time of the year that the entire staff at the shelter looks forward to because we know that our wonderful animals have a great opportunity at finding homes,” said Animal Shelter Manager Cindy Iacopella. “Each of these pets deserves a family to go home with and we truly enjoy seeing the smiles they put on adopting families’ faces.”
The shelter’s adoption fee includes microchipping for all pets, altering and age appropriate vaccinations.
“With the wonderful fall weather, we wanted to give folks an opportunity to come see the newly renovated shelter have some family fun and meet some of the pets that are looking for a forever home,” said Iacopella.
In addition to seeking homes for all the animals in their care, the Forsyth County Animal Shelter is always looking for volunteers, those willing to foster animals and donations of items such as pet food, toys and bedding.
The Forsyth County Animal Shelter (4065 County Way) is located just off GA 400 in northern Forsyth County and provides animal adoptions from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, call (678) 965-7185 or click here. Residents may also connect with the shelter on their Facebook page.
Animal Shelter’s “Home for the Holidays” promotion underway
News, Press Release December 3, 2020
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. –The Forsyth County Animal Shelter is making holiday wishes come true for families, and pets, by waiving their standard $85 pet adoption fee! The “Home for the Holidays” adoption special is available now through Jan. 2 on all pets at the Forsyth County Animal Shelter (4065 County Way). The shelter’s adoption fee includes microchipping for all pets, spaying/neutering and age appropriate vaccinations.
In addition to seeking homes for all the animals in their care, the Forsyth County Animal Shelter is seeking volunteers, those willing to foster animals and donations of items such as pet food, toys and bedding.
For more information or to view current adoptable animals, visit the Animal Shelter webpage or call (678) 965-7185.
Residents may also connect with the shelter on their Facebook page.