Forsyth County Animal Shelter
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Hours: Temporary hours: Tue-Sat 12pm-4pm; closed Sun-Mon.
- What it is
- Shelters and rescues
- Where
- Forsyth County
- Status
- Open
- Checked
- on the official website, November 5, 2026
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County animal shelter offering adoptions of dogs, cats and other animals, lost and found help, rehoming resources and pet help resources. Forsyth County Animal Services handles animal control, wildlife and rabies issues.
How to reach them
Where: 5570 Sturmer Park Circle, Winston-Salem, NC 27105
Hours: Temporary hours: Tue-Sat 12pm-4pm; closed Sun-Mon.
Good to know
- How to get started: Pick an animal on the website, complete the dog, cat or other animal adoption application, then visit the shelter. Call the shelter at (336) 703-2480. For animal control, call Animal Services at (336) 727-2112, the 24/7 non-emergency number.
Emergency? Call your veterinarian or the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital now, and tell them if cost is a barrier. Emergency signs and poison hotlines
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