Humane Society of Forsyth CountyHumane Hearts
Humane Hearts therapy animals are owned by people who want to volunteer to enrich the lives of special groups within our community.
People of all ages in the community, including individuals and special groups such as assisted living residents, adults with special needs, students, and hospic
From forsythpets.org/our-services/humane-hearts ↗About this program
The Humane Hearts Therapy Program enriches the lives of individuals and special groups throughout our community by providing compassionate and supportive interactions with therapy animals. Our dedicated volunteer teams consisting of caring pet handlers and their trained therapy animals deliver emotional comfort, companionship, and unconditional love to people of all ages.
In 2024, our Humane Hearts Therapy Teams proudly completed over 1,000 visits across Forsyth, Dawson, Gwinnett, and Fulton Counties, positively impacting countless lives.
Our programs include visits and partnerships with: Assisted living facilities; Adult Special Needs Programs; "Paws to Read" sessions at Forsyth County Libraries and "Stress Pups" events, providing emotional support during midterms and finals; Special Education classrooms and "Reading to the Dogs" programs in 10 Elementary, 3 Middle, and 5 High Schools; Homeless Pet Clubs in local schools; Local Hospice care providers; Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital.
We currently have 60 dedicated volunteer teams, and we continue to grow and expand our outreach.
Questions
How can I get more information on joining the team, scheduling visits, or learning about the programs?
contact us at humane.hearts@forsythpets.org . Be sure to follow our adventures and impact stories on Facebook !
Details
- Who
- People of all ages in the community, including individuals and special groups such as assisted living residents, adults with special needs, students, and hospic
- Where
- Forsyth, Dawson, Gwinnett, and Fulton Counties, Georgia
Run by
Animal Intake$75 pet surrender feeThe 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.SNAP$25.00 per petWe currently offer spay/neuter surgery appointments to qualifying Forsyth County residents at the reduced cost of $25.00 per pet.Pet Food PantryFreeThe Humane Society of Forsyth County (HSFC)’s Community Pet Food Pantry helps support local families in need by providing free pet food for their loving pets.