Special Programs

Special Programs are department programs, not always associated with an animal control agency, but are fundamental to Forsyth County’s department of Animal Controls service to the community.

  • AniMeals

    This program offers donated pet food for the dogs and cats of elderly, disabled or lower income residents of Forsyth County.

  • Houses for Hounds

    This is a program for the purpose of providing free dog houses to lower income Forsyth County residents.

  • Community Care

    Provides additional adoption, rescue & foster care resources for the Forsyth County Animal Shelter.

  • Safe Haven

    Provides transportation and temporary shelter for animals whose owners seek shelter at Family Services Women’s Shelter.

  • Almost Home

    Assists Forsyth County Animal Control with its adoption program.

  • F.A.I.R.

    (Feline Assistance Initiatives Response) - addresses community Feline issues related to the protection of the public and feline health and welfare throughout Forsyth County.

  • L.E.A.F.

    (Lets End Animal Fighting) - a campaign to provide the community with a positive way of dealing with our feelings regarding illegal animal fighting and animal cruelty.

  • C.A.N.V.A.S.

    (Community Animal Nuisance Viable Abatement Services) - a partnership program to proactively address animal nuisances in complexes such as apartment buildings or mobile home parks.

  • C.A.R.T.

    (County Animal Response Team) - responsible for implementing the animal response plan.

  • Enhanced Patrol

    A public safety program to increase animal control presence & visibility in, and near, neighborhoods, parks & schools to act as a deterrent to violations of the animal control ordinance.