Reunited!
In March 2019 Lawanza was at the hospital with her daughter as her granddaughter was being born - it was such a happy day! Then she came home to discover that her beloved dog Big Boy was missing and her day went from happy to sad. She looked everywhere, posting on local groups and asking neighbors for help. She never gave up hope and for four long years she checked listings of dogs who resembled Big Boy only to be disappointed each time. Her dog was microchipped and she hoped that someone would have him checked and call her. Lawanza never quit trying to find Big Boy.
August 26, 2023 a dog was found as a stray in Kernersville. When he arrived at the shelter we scanned for a microchip as always and found one. Called the chip company and they provided owner information including an address in Alabama. We honestly figured the owner had moved and just hoped we could reach them. We called and left a message. Within 10 minutes we received a call back from an elated Lawanza who could NOT BELIEVE that her best friend had been located after all these years and in another state no less. She said she still lived in Alabama but would make the drive up to get him on Tuesday.
Today she arrived and their reunion was nothing short of miraculous. MICROCHIPS WORK folks and bring best friends back together even after 4 years!
When you give the puppies a rubber chicken! š¤£š¤£š¤£ This is two of the four āGolden Girlsā - Roosevelt (Rose) and Blanche. The litter is made up of one male and three females. Theyāre around 4 months of age and were found as strays so we have no background. If youāre interested, please complete an application on our website then come in during normal business hours to meet them. Weāre not able to respond to questions here.
So this morning we moved Basil and Buttons (bunnies) into one display and Whiskers the cat into the other. Hereās what happened nextā¦
For every one that gets adopted, four more come in.....please consider adopting! Here is a slideshow of most of our latest adoptable dogs! Our Summer Promo is $20 Adoption Fee (with approved adoption) for a cat or a dog-this includes spay/neuter, all vaccines up to date and a microchip! Please share!
Looking to adopt a new family member? We have what you need! Take a look at the many dogs & PUPPIES available for adoption at the shelter!
Our Summer Promo adoption fee is only $20! That includes the animal being up to date on vaccines, spayed/neutered, and a microchip!
We are open Tuesday - Saturday 11am-1pm and 2pm-5pm (Note: ADOPTION meet & greets end at 12:30pm and 4:30pm). Please fill out an application on our website to speed up the process. Bring a copy of your lease with your pet policy, proof of rabies & spay/neuter for all other animals in the household.
Kitten party!
This morning the kittens are having a blast. They want you to know they are available for adoption. Fill out your application on our website and then stop by to visit, we are open 11 am to 5 pm today (closed for lunch 1-2 pm and visits/adoptions end at 4:30). An application is required prior to kitten visits.
All kittens shown are available except the short-haired orange tabby, he is adopted. There are two black kittens, a gray kitten, a medium haired orange tabby and a gray tabby (who was sleeping amidst this craziness).
These three little wiggly guys are the "Mixed Nuts" - Walnut, Chestnut, and Hazelnut. They are available for adoption!
These funky looking guinea pigs, Milk & Cookies (both females) need a forever home!
Thanks to Humane Society of the Piedmont for partnering with us to get our adoptable animals spayed and neutered. They came this morning and picked up 15 animals.
The Forsyth County Animal Shelter will reopen to the Public on Saturday, April 15. The shelter is open 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and is closed for lunch from 1-2 p.m.
The shelter is open for adoptions and redemption of stray pets to their owners. Owner surrenders are scheduled by appointment only by calling 336-703-2480 or emailing [email protected].
Sheriff Kimbrough Addresses Increase in Gun Violence
"What I am asking is that we really start addressing the root instead of just plucking at the fruit. The tree that is bearing all of this negativity will continue to do that unless we address the root of this problem. At some point, all of us bear some responsibility for bettering this place. All of us. ALL OF US."
Sheriff Bobby F. Kimbrough, Jr. candidly shares his thoughts on the recent increase of gun violence in Winston-Salem. Data provided by the YMCA REACH Center (Resources for Economic Development, Academics, and Community Health).
Season 3, Episode 15: Off the Cuffs with Kimbrough
āWhat comes out of the mouths of our children - itās the truth,ā stated Sheriff Kimbrough. He shared conversation with nine (9) year-old Olivia Tennille, a Summit Elementary School student who won the honor of being āSheriff for the Dayā at the Forsyth County Sheriffās Office. Oliviaās powerful words and love for people will unquestionably take her far in life. Her interests include reading history books and learning more about Black Lives Matter. Olivia said, āWe all need to get along with each other so we can have a big party.ā
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