Advisory Board
The Forsyth County Animal Control Advisory Board is an eleven (11) member board, appointed by the Board of County
Commissioners. The Advisory Board has two types of meetings that alternate monthly.
| 1. Advisory Board Public Meeting |
| Day: |
3rd Thursday of the month |
| Time: |
6:00 p.m. |
| Location: |
Forsyth County Animal Shelter
5570 Sturmer Park Circle
Winston-Salem, NC 27105 |
This meeting is utilized as a forum to solicit public opinion on ordinances, services, and policy. This function also
provides information on services, other than those of the Animal Control Department, available within the community and
facilitates the Animal Control Department’s identification and interaction with community goals and projects.
| 2. Appeal Hearing Tribunal |
| Day: |
3rd Thursday of the month |
| Time: |
1:30 p.m. |
| Location: |
Forsyth County Animal Shelter
5570 Sturmer Park Circle
Winston-Salem, NC 27105 |
A sub-committee of the Advisory Board hears appeals of civil citations and abatement orders, and provides a written
recommendation regarding final disposition to the department Director.
Fuctions of the Board Include:
- Advising the Board of County Commissioners on issues and needs relating to animal services.
- Assisting in the development of a five-year strategic plan for animal services.
- Acting as an appeal hearing tribunal.
- Performing further, other duties, as directed by the Board of County Commissioners.
Duties of the Board Include:
- Reporting to the Board of County commissioners, no less often than once annually, on recommended modifications, or additions to Title 8 Animals, of the County Code, and to the general operations of the animal protection and control;
- Act as an appeal hearing tribunal pursuant to Section 8.19.080 of the County Code;
- Perform such further duties as may be authorized or directed by resolution of the Board of County Commissioners.
| Membership Categories |
Member |
| Two (2) at large members |
Franklin M. Cromer
Joe Redman |
| A representative of the Forsyth County Veterinarian Association |
Dr. Timothy Strickland, DVM |
| Two (2) members affiliated with animal welfare organizations |
Jennifer Tierney
Lori Sears |
| A member who is the owner of a fertile hunting dog |
Thurman Dillon |
| A member who is affiliated with a purebred animal registry |
Julie Magness |
| A member who does not own a companion animal |
Jerry Canady |
| A member who owns an animal other than a dog or cat |
Sandy Mayberry |
| A representative of the Health Department |
Larry Bunn |
| A representative of a municipality receiving animal control services |
D. Ritchie Brooks |
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Contact Information
Animal Shelter
5570 Sturmer Park Circle
Winston-Salem, NC 27105
Adoption and
Redemption:
(336) 703-DOGS (3647)
Complaint and
Investigations:
(336) 703-2490
Lost and Found:
(336) 703-2478
Licensing:
(336) 703-2479
Administration:
(336) 703-2480
FAX:
(336) 661-6414
Hours of Operation
Closed Sunday
12:00 - 5:00 Monday
12:00 - 7:00 Tuesday
12:00 - 5:00 Wednesday
12:00 - 7:00 Thursday
12:00 - 5:00 Friday
12:00 - 5:00 Saturday
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