If you own a cat or dog, they are part of your family, and just like your human family members the thought of something happening to them is unbearable. The number of animals that are reported lost by their owners each year is staggering in fact according to data gathered by independent sources the number…
Many illnesses that threaten the health of your animals are preventable including heartworms. April is Heartworm Awareness Month, and the animal professionals at the Humane Society of Forsyth County would like to talk about the importance of monthly Heartworm preventatives to keep your animals safe from contracting this potentially deadly parasite. How is Heartworm Disease…
When it comes to keeping medications and dangerous chemicals locked up, we aren’t only worried about kids. You should be thinking about your pets as well. This is especially true about dogs as they are extremely curious creatures naturally. Pet Poison Helpline gets calls around the clock with pet owners that are worried about something…
Most pet owners want to do everything in their power to ensure their beloved pet has everything it needs to live a long, healthy life. One of the things you can do to ensure this for your animal is to spay or neuter them. The month of February is National Spay/Neuter Awareness Month, and the…
January is national train your dog month. Training a dog takes a whole lot of patience and even more love. We’ve all heard people say that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. Well, Humane Society of Forsyth County is here to talk about ways to teach older dogs new tricks and prove that…
If you are looking for ways to help out in your community, have you ever thought about helping or donating to your local animal shelter or Humane Society? This can be a great thing for both you and the animals you are working with. In fact, there are several benefits that come from volunteering in…
2018 was a great year! 2018 was an amazing and productive year for the HSFC. Within this newsletter, I want to share our accomplishments and provide you with more insight into our operation. I plan to also highlight a few rescue stories where our assistance truly meant the difference between life and death. We are…
