 Houses for Hounds
is a local program supported by a variety of animal welfare groups for the purpose of providing free
dog houses to lower income Forsyth County residents.
The program began at the Career Center, where first-year carpentry
students constructed the dog houses. This introduced the students to the use of power tools, and the finished product gave them
something to be proud of and a way to give back to the community.
After two years, and more than 100 dog houses later, the demand for dog houses is much greater than had been anticipated. Already there
are over 20 unfulfilled dog house requests, and the winter weather is striking the Triad.
We Need Your Help?
There is a dire need for medium to large dog houses that can accommodate dogs 50 pounds or larger. Do you have a dog house that is not
needed and in good condition? Are you able to donate a new house or give a monetary donation?
If you are able to help, please bring your dog house to the Forsyth County Animal Shelter or to the Forsyth Humane Society
at 61 Miller Street, Winston-Salem (next to Whole Foods). From there, the houses will be distributed to deserving families.
If you are interested in obtaining one of these dog houses and feel that you qualify, you can submit
a request online or call Carol Neal (703-2485) Monday through Friday during business hours.
The Houses for Hounds program was developed through the coordinated efforts of the WS/FC Career Center Carpentry
Program, Forsyth County Animal Control, Fur-Ever Friends Adoption and Outreach Center, and the Forsyth Humane Society.
Submit a Request for a Dog House
View Photos of Career Center Students Building the Dog Houses
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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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