Forsyth County Animal Shelter

5570 Sturmer Park Circle Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27105
Dogs, Cats & Other Animals
Forsyth County Animal Shelter in Winston-Salem, NC
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Hours of operation

  1. Monday Closed
  2. Tuesday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  3. Wednesday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  4. Thursday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  5. Friday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  6. Saturday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Today
  7. Sunday Closed

Hours as reported by the shelter. Call ahead before visiting — holiday and intake hours can differ.

About this shelter

Forsyth County Animal Shelter in Winston-Salem, NC

Forsyth County Animal Shelter is located about 5 miles south of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, at 5570 Sturmer Park Circle. The shelter is open Tuesday through Saturday from 12:00 to 4:00 PM and is closed Sunday and Monday. It cares for dogs, cats, and other animals such as exotics, offering them for adoption through a straightforward process that includes browsing adoptable animals online, submitting an application, and visiting the shelter to complete the adoption. Adoption fees are $5 for cats and dogs and $10 for non-canine/feline animals, with adopters agreeing to keep their new pet current on rabies vaccination.

Before you go

Adopting from Forsyth County Animal Shelter

Adoption process

Pre-select an animal on the website, complete an online adoption application, visit the shelter with items like a kennel or leash, pay an adoption fee ($75 per cat or dog, $10 for other animals), and sign a contract agreeing to vaccinate the pet for rabies as needed.

Service area
Forsyth County, North Carolina
Animals served
Dogs, Cats & Other Animals

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