Additional Resources

UNchain Winston- Through a partnership with the Forsyth Humane Society UNchain Winston’s program Houses for Hounds provides free dog houses, crates, and straw bedding to low-income Forsyth County residents so outdoor dogs can be brought indoors during the coldest months. Read more about this program at Forsyth Humane Society. (336) 365-8291

Involved in a domestic violence situation? Call Safe Haven Family Services Inc. at (336) 723-8125 to arrange free, temporary foster care for your pets, or visit the Animal Control website, select “Special Programs,” and click on “Safe Haven” for more information.

Can’t afford to feed your pet? The AniMeals program offers free pet food for the dogs and cats of elderly, disabled or lower income residents of Forsyth County. If you, or someone you know, needs assistance, please visit the Animal Control website, select “Special Programs,”  and click on “AniMeals” for more information, to print an application, or to apply online.

Need help with a feral (“wild” or unsocialized) cat? Several area groups offer resources for humane trapping, and low-cost or free spay/neuter. Please note that these groups are generally unable to relocate cats or place these cats in homes. Forgotten Felines of Forsyth (FFF), (336) 602-2887; Feral Cat Assistance Program (FCAP), (336) 378-0878; 4 Paws Pet Foundation, (336) 778-0582.

Have found sick or injured wildlife? Contact Wildlife Emergency and Rescue at (336) 785-0912
Wildlife Rehabilitators in NC: Search the Member List for your county

Concerned about an animal that is being abused or neglected, or that does not have adequate food, water and shelter? Call Animal Control complaint and investigations at (336) 703-2490.

Need help with a cat up a tree, a dog in a drain pipe, etc.? Contact the Winston-Salem Rescue Squad Technical Animal Rescue Team. For emergency situations requiring an immediate response, call pager number (336) 806-0755. For general questions, call (336) 767-6262.

Have an after-hours emergency? When most veterinary offices are closed, the after-hours emergency vet is open. Carolina Vet Specialists (CVS) is located at 1600 Hanes Mall Blvd. (near the Jonestown Road intersection) (336) 896-0902.