Friday, May 17, 2013
The festival kicks off at noon Sunday at Fowler Park in south Forsyth County.
Those who love pets and want to see them live healthy lives will gather at Fowler Park on Sunday for the Mutts and More Festival. The Humane Society of Forsyth County's event, which will include a chance to microchip and vaccinate cats and dogs against rabies, will start at noon in Cumming. The park is located at 4110 Carolene Way and the event, which is a fundraiser for the society, is free and will happen rain or shine. The rabies vaccine will go for $12 and owners can pay $20 to have their pets microchipped. The festival will also include pet adoptions from over 15 area rescue groups, dog shows, arts and craft vendors, music, 15 food vendors, games for adults, the famed Mutt Strutt and demonstrations of trained dogs. Teams and …
Sunday, May 12, 2013
The Humane Society of Forsyth County has four more pets up for adoption.
Mindy is a terrific tortie! She is not only pretty, but also very sweet. She's a bit mischievous and very curious and loves to explore! She gets along okay with other cats and dogs, but if there are too many she gets nervous. She tends to be bullied by them. She is a loving, affectionate girl who is looking for her forever home. She is currently in a nice foster home where she is learning how to be a great house cat, but she needs a home of my very own and a family that give her the love she needs and deserves. Call the shelter and set up a time with her foster parent for a meet and greet. You won't be disappointed; She is Miss Personality, and quite irresistible! Root Beer is a sweet young boy who is always the first one to greet …
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Ducky, Checkers, Mittens and Donegal are all waiting to be taken to a loving home!
Ducky is a male Australian Cattle Dog/Lab mix with an estimated date of birth of Jan. 18, 2012. He is a tough boy, had a hard start to life, but was saved by a fantastic volunteer. He is starting to understand how to trust people and is growing to be a fantastic dog. He was found by a volunteer emaciated and covered in ticks. He is now feeling much better and ready to find his forever home. Ducky is so sweet and so full of love. Checkers is a male American Staffordshire Terrier with an estimated date of birth of Aug. 21, 2011. Checkers is 35 lbs of adorable, very affectionate and loves to be a lap-dog. He loves everyone, including other dogs and kids and plays well with both. He has never shown any aggression and backs down if others are…
Saturday, April 13, 2013
Mazda along with Baxter, Chanel and Holly are all waiting for their "forever home" at the Humane Society of Forsyth County.
Mazda is a German shepherd mix that still has some puppy in him. He has lots of energy and has the wit of a shepherd. He is rather comical and has a goofy sense of humor. He wants to meet everybody and especially loves women - he's a flirt. Great around kids and cats, no food aggression and he seems to get along with most dogs. He is house trained and hasn't tried marking inside. Please call the HSFC at 770-887-6480 to learn more about this wonderful pet! Baxter is approximately 3 1/2-years-old and is a WONDERFUL companion. He loves humans, is laid back, likes to play with his toys, likes to be picked up and loves to be petted. He's also okay with other cats. He has urinary tract issues, which means he needs specific food to keep him …
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Don't forget to tell us your pet's name and why you love it.
It's National Pet Day! A day devoted to people's love for their furry friends. In honor of today, Patch is inviting you to share photos of these special little souls. To get started meet Frankie, my 19-year-old chocolate point Siamese, and a few of her friends who live with several Patch editors nearby. Frankie is named after ol' blue eyes, Frank Sinatra, because of HER blue eyes. I love her because she's been the best companion all these years and is the sweetest cat ever. Upload a picture of your pet to our photo gallery, and tell us a little something about your furry friend (or not-so-furry if it's a goldfish, we're not discriminating). Read what these Patch editors have to say about their companions. I love Rosie because she's full of…
Monday, April 8, 2013
Honey, Bitty, Summer, and Hansel and Gretel are eagerly awaiting to meet you at the Humane Society of Forsyth County.
Cumming Patch introduces you to five loveable animals up for adoption from the Humane Society of Forsyth County. Meet Honey, a female Shepherd mix with an estimated birthdate of March 18, 2011. Honey would love more than anything than to find her forever home. She has been at the shelter for a while and as a young adult she is still very active. Though with patience and proper training she'll make a great pet. Because she's active, she would do best in a home with a fenced yard. She walks on a leash and follows basic commands. Her special adoption fee is $100. Beautiful Bitty is not only gorgeous, but also sweet as pie. She would make a great addition to your family. Stop on by the shelter and say hi to Bitty. Summer is a female …
Saturday, March 30, 2013
Baxter, Molly, Sunny Boy and SnowFlake are eagerly awaiting to meet you at the Humane Society of Forsyth County.
Baxter is a beautiful longhaired buff tabby under 4-years-old. He is a wonderful companion and is laid back (not much seems to bother him). He likes to play with his toys, likes to be picked up and loves to be petted. He's also okay with other cats. He has urinary tract issues, which means he needs specific food to keep him healthy. He deserves to be in his forever home and will be a great pet. If you would like to learn more about his personality or schedule a visit to meet him, please feel free to contact Vicki Rennick, his foster mom, at secretary@forsythpets.org or call the shelter at 770-887-6480 or e-mail rescue@forsythpets.org. Molly is a purebred German shepherd dog about 4-years-young. She is very good on a leash and is currently …
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
The approximately 13,700-square foot facility will be located on County Way off GA 400 in north Forsyth County.
On a bright and sunny afternoon this week, ground was broken on the new animal shelter in north Forsyth County. The approximately 13,700-square foot facility will be located on County Way off GA 400 across from the Georgia State Patrol (Post 37) building. The new animal shelter, designed by RKS Green Consulting and Shelterplanners.com, is slated for completion in early 2014. During the groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, Forsyth County Commission Chairman R.J. (Pete) Amos thanked the voters for making the project possible. He also thanked all those involved in the project, including members of the county’s Animal Control and Shelter Advisory Committee; a group formed to help ensure the project was undertaken in the most effective and …
Saturday, March 23, 2013
Meet four companions from the Humane Society of Forsyth County that could be your next forever pet.
Schooner, a.k.a. Elvis, is a male Hound mix with an estimated birthdate of April 6, 2010. He is a great dog and great with children. He loves to be around people and relishes attention. He enjoys chasing bugs and rolling in the grass on hot sunny days. Currently he's working on learning house manners. Schnooner dreams of being part of a loving family where he is well cared for and will be loved back. Romeo is a handsome gray and white male born around August 8, 2011. He lives with a loving foster family where he is learning to be a great house cat. He is a loving, sweet and. playful. He will roll around on his back trying to get your attention! Romeo patiently awaits his forever home. Simon is a Lab/Staffordshire Bull Terrier mix with an…
Saturday, March 16, 2013
This weekend all of the green-eyed cats at the Humane Society of Forsyth County can be adopted for only $17!
Romeo is a handsome domestic long-haired male born around August 8, 2011. He is waiting on his forever family, while living with a loving foster family. If you are the special human who will take me home with you, please fill out an adoption application online. You may also call the shelter at 770-887-6480 to find out more about me. Meet LuLu, she is looking for her forever home. She's a super sweet girl who prefers older children and would do best being the only dog. Lulu is on the large side, but likes to be a couch potato and to be loved on. Visit the Humane Society of Forsyth County website to fill out an adoption application. Clodagh is a gorgeous Persian/Domestic long-haired female born around March 4, 2012. She currently lives with …
Lance White
11:24 am on Saturday, May 18, 2013
Last year this event was a huge success. We hope the rain will stay away. We have 20 different rescue groups from all over the southeast. Come out and bring the entire family. Don't forget your dogs. more ›