Forsyth County animal shelters and spay/neuter
Where Forsyth County stands on the petition, what its shelters reported for 2025, who represents it in the NC General Assembly and where to find low-cost spay/neuter.
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Forsyth County's shelter picture
Forsyth County is not in the state's 2025 shelter report. It does not appear in the NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services 2025 CY Public Animal Shelter Report as posted (file replaced October 12, 2026), so there are no state figures to show here.
Low-cost spay/neuter in Forsyth County
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- Central Spay Neuter Clinic (336) 723-7550 Appointment only; pets 4 months to 6 years; no English/French bulldogs
- Forgotten Felines of Forsyth Clinic Runs a spay/neuter clinic for community cats, Forsyth County
- Forsyth Humane Society (Referral Resource) Referral (336) 721-1303 REFERRAL ONLY, states it cannot fix animals not in its care; refers to Humane Solution, Central Spay, Forgotten Felines
- Fur-Ever Friends of North Carolina Assistance Fix Forsyth spay/neuter assistance and education; no phone published
- SpayKind Clinic Income-based (336) 293-7903 Formerly Humane Solution; clinic at 5570 Sturmer Park Circle, Winston-Salem; vouchers for income-qualified owners, general line (336) 723-3647
Checked October 2026. Call before you go.
What the petition asks for
In 2025, North Carolina's reporting public shelters euthanized 39,202 dogs and cats, 26.0% of the animals they took in (NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services). The state spay/neuter program paid $250,954 against $659,626 in eligible county requests. The petition calls on the North Carolina General Assembly to:
- Create a dedicated, self-sustaining spay/neuter fund, similar to Maryland's pet food registration fee, which pet food companies pay for each dog and cat food product registered in the state.
- Increase the state appropriation to the Spay/Neuter Account so it can meet county demand.
- Enforce shelter reporting under G.S. 19A-65 so every county files a complete report on time.
- Strengthen breeder oversight. Today North Carolina licenses only dealers who sell to pet shops, other dealers or research facilities. Breeders who sell directly to the public currently need no license at all.
Who represents Forsyth County
5 NC House members and 2 state senators have districts that include all or part of Forsyth County. You have one of each: enter your address to find yours and send a ready-to-edit letter.
NC Senate
Forsyth County in the news
- Forsyth County Animal Shelter facing fine after allegations of animal neglect
State agriculture officials proposed an $8,400 civil penalty after finding the shelter failed to isolate sick animals and let unlicensed staff give medications and vaccines.
Forsyth County champions
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- Forsyth County NC Animal Shelter The county shelter's official page, linked from the county shelter website.
Forsyth County share kit
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Questions
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From the NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services 2025 Public Animal Shelter Report (the version the state posted on October 12, 2026, which its page still labels "As of 7.27.26"), which counties file under G.S. 19A-65. They cover dogs and cats only, with every reporting shelter in the county added together. The county shelter report explains the data and its gaps.
No. The list is every NC House member and state senator whose district includes all or part of Forsyth County, from the NC General Assembly's county representation list. You have one of each. Enter your address to find yours and send them a ready-to-edit letter.