This month we would like to highlight Wanda Deaton!  Wanda is one of the Humane Society of Forsyth County’s (HSFC) many superstar volunteers.  She puts her heart into everything that she does.  Wanda gives up her time and up herself selflessly to help families and animals connect.

Wanda’s official title with the HSFC is “Foster Co-Coordinator”, but in reality she is so much more than the title alone.  She spends many of her evenings and weekends volunteering.  As “Foster Co-Coordinator” she helps to create a positive and supportive relationship between the organization and its’ foster and adopting families.  In addition to her official role, you will often find Wanda at the adoption sites on the weekends being an advocate for the animals who are seeking loving homes.

Her own home has been a welcoming environment for many foster animals since she received her first foster, a beagle named Marcy, in October of 2010.  Wanda didn’t even know fostering animals was an option until she heard about fostering on the radio.  Since then she has had about 18 animals pass through her care and into a permanent home.  With the help of her son and their team of pets, Hank (Maltese), Lily (Mini Dachshund), Bear (Beagle/Lab Mix), Sky (Doberman), and Noodle (Guinea Pig), Wanda creates a safe and secure environment for dogs like her current foster Lucy (Pit Mix) to experience the joy of being a part of a family.  We are very fortunate to have Wanda be part of our wonderful volunteer family.  We hope you will join us in thanking her for all that she does for the HSFC.

If you have a little free time ad a lot of love in your heart, you could help us save even more animals! We are always looking for help at the offsite adoption events and more.  To get involved is easy….just contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or come to volunteer orientation (see the Calendar of Events for dates).