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We want every companion animal to live a long and happy life. And we want as many people as possible to experience the joy that comes from sharing their life with a dog, cat or other pet, regardless of their income level or circumstances. Here are resources to help pet owners, as well as rescues and shelters that can help match you with the right pet in Forsyth and Guilford counties in North Carolina.
FREE & LOW-COST RESOURCES FOR PET OWNERS IN FORSTYH & GUILFORD COUNTIES, NC Collars, Leashes & Portable Pet Crates/Carriers  Emergency Medical Financial Assistance Furever Friends Rico Fund 336-462-8232 fureverfriendsnc.org The Sergei Foundation P.O. Box 17256 Winston-Salem, NC 27116 info@sergeifoundation.org sergeifoundation.org Fencing & Dog Houses  Forsyth County Animal Control 5570 Sturmer Park Circle Winston-Salem, NC 27105 Forsyth Humane Society Project BARK Provides free dog houses for chained dogs in need in Guilford County. vet62@triad.rr.com. projectbark.org Break the Chain Kennel Kru Works in underserved neighborhoods in Guilford County, NC, to assist families with chained dogs to become compliant with anti-tethering ordinances by providing no-cost, chain-link kennel systems. Also educates and provide resources for families to properly care for their pets. Partners with a veterinarian who provides medical care for the dogs in the program. 336-338-8824. kennelkru@gmail.com. www.btckennelkru.org UNchain Guilford Its mission is to encourage, educate and help build a safer community where dogs are a part of the home and family. info@unchaininggreensboro.com. unchaininggreensboro.com UNchain Winston and UNchain Forsyth assist qualified low-income families in Forsyth County with fencing so dogs can be freed from chains. Dogs must be spayed or neutered and current on rabies vaccination. UNchain Winston: 336-365-8291 forsythhumane.org/unchain-winston Unchain Forsyth: 336-462-8232 fureverfriendsnc.org/unchain-forsyth Feral Cat Help  Contact forgottenfelinesofforsyth@gmail.com or call 336-375-3222. 4 Paws Pet Foundation: 336-778-0582. Pet Food Assistance Pet Food Pantry Free cat and dog food for qualified Forsyth County residents through the Forsyth Humane Society. Food is distributed through several local churches. 336-721-1303 forsythhumane.org/pet-food-pantries  Stay Together Program: Dog Help Team. Also, many of the local nonprofits listed on this page can help you with specific behavioral concerns. Spay & Neuter Assistance Central Spay Neuter & Wellness Clinic 2780 W. Mountain St. Kernersville, NC 336-723-7550 www.centralspay.com Forsyth Humane Society forsythhumane.org/spayneuter Humane Solution For low-income families only. 336-723-3647 www.humanesolution.org SpayNC Helpline 888-623-4936 Spay-Day Coalition Qualified residents may periodically purchase $10 spay and neuter vouchers and pay just $5 for rabies shots. Check forsyth.cc/sheriff/animals for current schedule. Triad Spay/Neuter Clinic Special feral cat rates on Tuesdays, by appointment only. 336-375-3222. Vaccinations & Microchips  The Central Spay Neuter Clinic & Wellness Clinic 2780 W. Mountain St. Kernersville, NC 27284 www.centralspay.com Humane Solution hosts periodic low-cost rabies clinics, as do many local vets. 723-3647 www.humanesolution.org See Forsyth Humane Society's facebook page for current schedules. Report a Problem To report an animal that is being abused or neglected, or that does not have adequate shelter, food or water in Forsyth County, contact Forsyth County Animal Control. 336-703-2490 www.forsyth.cc/animalcontrol RESCUE, ADOPT & FOSTER IN FORSYTH AND GUILFORD COUNTIES, NC AARF 311 Harvey St. Winston-Salem, NC 27103 336-768-7387 contactaarf@yahoo.com www.aarfws.org  Country Club location: 4881 Country Club Road Winston-Salem, NC 27104 336-721-1303 University North location: 5570 Sturmer Park Circle Winston-Salem, NC 27105 336-955-1750 forsythhumane.org Guilford County Animal Shelter 4525 W. Wendover Ave. Greensboro, NC 27409 336-641-3400 guilfordcountync.gov/our-county/animal-services/animal-shelter PAWA: Piedmont Animal Welfare Alliance New Leash on Life The Piedmont Animal Welfare Alliance is all-volunteer nonprofit in Forsyth County, NC, that partners with the Forsyth Correctional Center, the Winston-Salem Dog Training Club, as well as local dog rescues. New Leash on Life is a N.C. state prison dog-training program, where both dogs and inmates get a second chance. The dogs live and work with inmate-trainers, learning obedience, house and crate training, and basic agility, to be ready for adoption. 336-287-4967 pawapiedmont@gmail.com pawapiedmont.org  3163 Hines Chapel Road Greensboro, NC 27405 336-375-3222 spca@triadspca.org triadspca.org Stepping Stones steppingstonesrescue@gmail.com lovethemutt.org |
