Humane Society of Forsyth CountyAnimal Intake
The Humane Society of Forsyth County provides a service by taking in needy animals across North Georgia and provides for them while finding them a new home.
Owners surrendering their pets and needy animals across North Georgia · $75 pet surrender fee
From forsythpets.org/our-services/animal-intake ↗About this program
As a “No-Kill” shelter, the Humane Society of Forsyth County will NEVER euthanize an animal to control the number of animals at our facility. Therefore, we can only accept the intake of animals as our capacity and resources allow. We accomplish this via a selective admission process that determines the physical and mental health of the animal.
Adhering to this policy ensures that the animals in our care are as mentally and physically healthy as possible so they can find a life-long home quickly. If your animal is accepted into our facility, we will require a $75 pet surrender fee which will help to offset the enormous cost of feeding, housing, and veterinary services.
The Humane Society of Forsyth County cannot legally admit stray/lost pets directly into our facility. Per Georgia State Law, stray/lost pets must be taken to the animal control facility that provides for such service in the jurisdiction in which the animal was found.
Questions
Will the shelter euthanize animals to make room?
As a “No-Kill” shelter, the Humane Society of Forsyth County will NEVER euthanize an animal to control the number of animals at our facility.
What tests are done on cats before intake?
Leukemia and FIV test for all felines. A feline intake will be declined due to a positive test. In the event of a positive test result, we will provide contact information for other rescues that may be able to help.
What temperament is required for intake?
Temperament testing. All animals must be friendly and socialized and cannot exhibit any aggressive or extreme fearful behaviors toward other animals or humans.
Can the shelter accept stray or lost pets directly?
The Humane Society of Forsyth County cannot legally admit stray/lost pets directly into our facility. Per Georgia State Law, stray/lost pets must be taken to the animal control facility that provides for such service in the jurisdiction in which the animal was found.
How much is the pet surrender fee?
If your animal is accepted into our facility, we will require a $75 pet surrender fee which will help to offset the enormous cost of feeding, housing, and veterinary services.
Details
- Who
- Owners surrendering their pets and needy animals across North Georgia
- Cost
- $75 pet surrender fee
Run by
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