About the Forsyth Humane Society

Mission

The Forsyth Humane Society is a non-profit animal welfare organization dedicated to the compassionate treatment of cats and dogs in our community.

• We are committed to maintaining an adoption center with a no-kill policy
• Educating our community about responsible pet ownership
• Preventing overpopulation of cats and dogs
• Advocating for the well-being of animals, placing cats and dogs into loving homes and enriching the lives of those in our community through animal companionship.

Brief History

For over 70 years, the Forsyth Humane Society has acted as an advocate for the unwanted and uncared for feline and canine animals in our community. Our chapter began thanks in large part to D.D. and Lydia Schouler whose dog was trained to catch the bus, with a coin in his mouth, and bring Mr. Schouler his lunch each day. Years later, Mrs. Schouler honored the memory of such loyalty by establishing in her will the D.D.Schouler Fund for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. From there, we are now known as the Forsyth Humane Society.

FHS Today

The Forsyth Humane Society has grown over the years and now serves as the leading nonprofit organization in the Triad providing animal resource information, animal education, low cost spay/neuter assistance, and promotion of responsible pet ownership. Fully staffed, we have paid positions that include:

• Executive Director
• Adoption Center Manager
• Adoption Counselor
• Volunteer Coordinator
• Education Coordinator
• Special Events Manager
• Animal Care Technicians

Over the course of an average year, FHS volunteers log more than 10,000 hours helping to ensure that our doors remain open and our services remain in place.