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🥰🐾💕ADOPTIONS! ADOPTIONS! PART 2!💕🐾🥰 Congratulations to all the FUR-tastic families who found their FUR-ever feline 🐱 or canine 🐶 best FUR-iends at HSFC! ❤️ We are overjoyed to see these sweet fur-babies finding their FUR-ever homes and loving families. 🏡👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Thank you for giving them the unconditional love and happiness they deserve. Congratulations🥳 to all the new pet parents—and their adorable new companions! 🐶😺 See less

It’s Tabby Thursday at the Humane Society of Forsyth County! 🐾 ​We have 4 of the sweetest adult tabbies waiting patiently to find their forever homes today: ​Looking for a lap cat? We have sweet females who just want to cuddle like a baby. ​Need a shadow? We have affectionate males who will follow you wherever you go. ​Want a unique look? Come meet our adorable bobtail tabby! ​All adoptable cats are: ​Spayed / Neutered ​Fully Vaccinated ​Combo Tested ​Microchipped ​Adoptions open today at 11:00 AM! We would love nothing more than to see Olaf, Rosie May, Felicia, and Walenda head home with loving families. Stop by and meet your new best friend today! ❤️ Don't forget to bring a cat carrier with you. ADDRESS: 4440 Keith Bridge Rd, Cumming, GA 30041 #adoptdontshop #hsfc #forsythpets #adoptlocal #adultsneedhomestoo

Meet Rosie May! 🐾✨ ​Looking for a sweet, gentle soul to complete your family? Meet Rosie May, a 1.5-year-old brown and white tabby with a heart as warm as her cozy coat! 🤎🤍 ​Rosie May is the ultimate people-lover - she brightens up around everyone she meets, from grown-ups to kids! Her calm, gentle personality makes her a total dream to be around, whether she’s snuggling up on the couch or curling up near you while you go about your day. ​If you're looking for an easygoing, loving companion who’s ready to fit right into your heart and home, Rosie May is waiting to meet you! ​✨ Age: 1.5 years ✨ Looks: Brown & White Tabby ✨ Personality: Gentle, affectionate, loves adults & kids! ​Interested in adopting Rosie May? Adoptions start at 11a.m. today. Don't forget your car carrier. Address: 4440 Keith Bridge Rd, Cumming, GA 30041 Adoption Fee: $50 (she is spayed, vaccinated, combo tested and microchipped). #hsfc #adoptdontshop #forsythcats #adoptlocal

Wondering what to do tomorrow? Look no further than opening your heart and home to an adult cat who is waiting patiently for someone to finally choose them. 🐾 ​Behind every shelter door is a soul dreaming of a soft bed, a warm lap, and a family of their own. We have exceptionally sweet, gentle adult cats who are ready to trade the shelter life for a lifetime of unconditional love. They ask for so little, but they give back a lifetime of quiet companionship and purrs 🐱🐾🐱🐾.. ​Come meet your new best friend tomorrow! ​When: Adoptions start at 1:00 PM sharp. ​Where to come: 4440 Keith Bridge Rd, Cumming, GA 30041 ​Adoption Fee: $50 (Every single one of our cats comes fully prepared for their new beginning: ​Spayed/Neutered, Vaccinated, Combo tested & Microchipped) ​What to bring: Please bring a cat carrier (or two!) so they can ride home safely. ​Don't let another day go by wondering how you can make a difference. Change a life tomorrow - they are waiting for you. ❤️ ​#AdoptDontShop #ShelterCats #RescueCat #ForeverHome #HumaneSocietyOfForsythCounty #AdoptLocal

🖤🧡 Meet Sora and Roxas! 🧡🖤 ​Looking to add double the magic and double the snuggles to your home? Your sign has arrived! ​Meet Sora and Roxas, an adorable 5-month-old bonded pair of brothers who are ready to steal your heart. Whether they’re practicing their Keyblade-level pounces or curling up for a midday nap together, these two do everything as a team. ​🐾 Sora is the sweet, laid-back gentleman of the duo. ​🐾 Roxas is the energetic adventurer who thinks everything (and everyone!) is a toy. ​Bonded pairs belong together, and adopting two means twice the love, built-in playmates, and endless entertainment! ​✨ Adoption Details: ​Fee: $150 for the pair ​Perks: Fully vetted - neutered, vaccinated, combo-tested, and microchipped! ​Reminder: Please bring a cat carrier (or two) with you! ​Stop by and meet these precious boys today - adoptions start at 11 a.m. Let’s find these best friends their forever kingdom! 🏰❤️ ​#AdoptDontShop #BondedPair #KittenSeason #RescueCats #AdoptableKittens #CatRescue #SoraAndRoxas #HSFC #AdoptLocal #ForsythPets

Did you miss our kitten adoptathon last week? Don't worry - your new best friend is still waiting! 🐾🏡 ​We have stunning, sweet, fully vetted kittens ready to leave the shelter for their happily-ever-afters. Whether you're looking for solo cuddles or double the trouble (in the best way possible!), we’ve got you covered: ​✨ Sora & Roxas: Two 4-month-old bonded brothers who do everything together. You will never have a dull day with this dynamic duo! ✨ Sally, Stevie & Phoenix: This trio traveled almost 4 hours to get to us, and they are all super sweet and absolute human-lovers. ​💖 ADOPTION SPECIAL: $150 for one, or $150 for a pair! (Talk about a buy-one-get-one-bonded-best-friend deal!) ​Adoptions start at 11:00 AM today. Don't forget to bring a cat carrier or two! ​Come find your purr-fect match today! 🐱❤️ ADDRESS: 4440 Keith Bridge Rd, Cumming, GA 30041 #hsfc #adoptlocal #adoptinpairs #kittenseason2026 #forsythpets #forsythcats

🥰🐾💕ADOPTIONS! ADOPTIONS! PART 1!💕🐾🥰 Congratulations to all the FUR-tastic families who found their FUR-ever feline 🐱 or canine 🐶 best FUR-iends at HSFC! ❤️ We are overjoyed to see these sweet fur-babies finding their FUR-ever homes and loving families. 🏡👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Thank you for giving them the unconditional love and happiness they deserve. Congratulations🥳 to all the new pet parents—and their adorable new companions! 🐶😺

📣Please Note: Staff Training Closure TODAY from 1:00pm-5:00pm 📣 We will be closed to the public TODAY Friday, October 2nd, 📆from 1:00 PM–5:00 PM ⏰ for staff training. 🐾 Our Affordable Pet Wellness Clinic 🐶😺 will remain open that morning from 8:30AM -12:30PM for pets with existing appointments. Our Hollywood Feed Cat Adoptions on Keith Bridge Road will still take place from 9:30am-11:30am on Friday morning! Thank you for your understanding and support as our team takes time to learn and grow. We look forward to serving you and your pets! 🐾❤

📣Please Note: Staff Training Closure📣 We will be closed to the public on Friday, October 2nd, 📆from 1:00 PM–5:00 PM ⏰ for staff training. 🐾 Our Affordable Pet Wellness Clinic 🐶😺 will remain open that morning from 8:30AM -12:30PM for pets with existing appointments. Our Hollywood Feed Cat Adoptions on Keith Bridge Road will still take place from 9:30am-11:30am on Friday morning! Thank you for your understanding and support as our team takes time to learn and grow. We look forward to serving you and your pets! 🐾❤

Meet Pumpkin: The Sweetest Mama Ready for Her Own Turn! 🎃🐾 ​Are you looking for a shadow, a best friend, and a professional cuddlebug all wrapped in one gorgeous calico package? Look no further than Pumpkin! ​At 2 years old, Pumpkin has spent her recent months being the most devoted, hardworking mother to her babies. She nursed them, raised them, and gave them the very best start in life-and now that her little ones are grown and ready for their own adventures, it’s finally Mom's turn to be spoiled, cherished, and put first! ​True to her sweet nature, Pumpkin is an absolute people-lover. True to her nickname "Hugger," she is a certified cuddlebug who lives up to her affectionate title every single day. The moment you walk into the room, her gorgeous calico coat will draw you in, but it’s her larger-than-life, loving personality that will completely steal your heart. ​Pumpkin is ready to bring an endless supply of warmth, joy, and unconditional love into her forever home. If your heart has room for a devoted feline friend who has more than earned her happy ending, come meet Pumpkin today! ​Ready to fall in love? Complete the application online to get a headstart and stop on by at 11:00 a.m. when adoptions start. Don't forget to bring a cat carrier with you. Address: 4440 Keith Bridge Rd, Cumming, GA 30041 #hsfc #adoptdontshop #adultsneedhomestop #adoptlocal #forsythpets

Kittens of the Day: Pinky & Tippy! 🐾 ​Meet this adorable, bonded pair looking for their forever family! ​Tippy (White & Brown Tabby): The brave and bold ringleader! Full of spunk and non-stop playfulness, she’s always ready for the next adventure. ​Pinky (Brown & White Tabby): A gentle sweetheart who happily follows her sister's lead and is right by her side for every cuddle and game. ​These two are utterly adorable, incredibly sweet, and ready to bring double the joy into your home. ​✨ Want to make them yours? Come pre-adopt them today when adoptions starr at 11a.m.! They are getting spayed/neutered tomorrow and will be packed and ready to head home with their forever family this Friday. Adoption Fee: $150 for 1 or $150 for the pair ADDRESS: 4440 Keith Bridge Rd, Cumming, GA 30041 #hsfc #adoptlocal #forsythpets #catsofforsyth

🚨🚨 WHO DO I NEED TO SPEAK TO ABOUT GETTING SKY ADOPTED?! 🚨🚨 EXCUSE ME??? LOOK AT THIS FACE. 😭 SHE HAS EYEBROWS THAT SAY “I LOVE YOU” AND A SMILE THAT COULD FIX THE ECONOMY. Sky has been waiting for her forever home for OVER A YEAR from a foster home. A YEAR. 365+ DAYS OF BEING A GOOD GIRL WITHOUT A PERMANENT ZIP CODE. I AM LOSING MY MIND. 🫠 She just got to our shelter, and I would personally like to file a complaint with the universe because HOW HAS NOBODY SNATCHED THIS GIRL UP YET?! 🚨 CUTE FACE? YES. 🚨 ADOPTABLE? YES. 🚨 DESERVES A FAMILY OF HER OWN? A THOUSAND TIMES YES. PLEASE. SOMEBODY COME GET YOUR DAUGHTER. 😭 📍Come meet Sky at the Humane Society of Forsyth County! SHARE THIS POST. TAG YOUR FRIENDS. SUMMON THE DOG PEOPLE. LET’S GET SKY HOME. 🏡❤️🐾

🚨🚨 STOP SCROLLING. PATRICIA CAKES HAS ENTERED THE CHAT. 🚨🚨 Her government name is Patty Cake. Her mob boss name is Patricia Cakes. And she would like to speak to whoever is in charge of getting her OUT OF THIS SHELTER. Immediately. 😤👑 This woman is 8½ YEARS YOUNG and still waiting for someone to realize she’s the whole dang package. HOW IS THIS LEGAL?! 😭 💅 Patricia’s terms and conditions: 🛏️ Soft blankets. The softer, the better. She’s a lady of LUXURY. 🍪 Treats. ALL TREATS. Except chicken. Chicken makes her skin and feet unhappy, and Patricia does NOT tolerate poor customer service. 💖 Love, comfort, and a couch she can eventually claim as her own personal throne. Listen. She’s not asking for a yacht. She’s not asking for a summer home in the Hamptons. She wants a cozy blanket, some chicken-free snacks, and a human who will tell her she’s pretty approximately 47 times a day. EIGHT AND A HALF YEARS OLD. STILL WAITING. 😭 Patty Cake deserves to spend her golden years being ridiculously spoiled, sleeping in ridiculous comfort, and getting away with things that would absolutely get a younger dog grounded. 📢 ADOPT PATTY CAKE. ADOPT PATRICIA CAKES. ADOPT THIS PEARL-NECKLACE-WEARING, BLANKET-OBSESSED QUEEN. Come meet her at the Humane Society of Forsyth County and prepare to have your life taken over by a four-legged landlord who will absolutely be charging rent in chicken free treats. #AdoptPattyCake #PatriciaCakes #SeniorDogsRock #HumaneSocietyOfForsythCounty

Thank you so much to everyone who came out to the pet fashion show organized by Paws & Purpose last night! We loved seeing so many pups and their owners dressed in their best costumes to raise funds for HSFC!

🐾💕 Meet Rue! 💕🐾 This sweet puppy girl is ready to find her forever home! 🥹💗 Rue has so much love to give and is just waiting for someone to give her a chance to be part of their family. Could that someone be YOU? 🏡🐶 Come meet Rue and see for yourself just how special she is. Her forever family is out there, and we can’t wait to help her find them! 🐾💕 📍 Humane Society of Forsyth County 🐶 Come adopt Rue today! ❤️ #AdoptRue #ForeverHome #PuppyLove #AdoptLocal

We’re at the @cummingcitycenter today with some of our adoptable dogs! Stop by and see us, get some merch, and pet some sweet pups!

🖤✨ BUSTA RHYMES IS READY FOR HIS CLOSE-UP! ✨🖤 Busta Rhymes got himself a fresh new look thanks to our friends at Woofgang of Lanier Commons, and we have to say… this handsome doodle is looking VERY adoptable. 😍🐾 And lucky for you, Busta is part of our Black Dog Adoption Special! 🖤 BLACK DOGS ARE 50% OFF! 🖤 September 22–26 Have you heard of Black Dog Syndrome? It’s the term commonly used in animal welfare to describe the idea that black dogs can sometimes be overlooked by adopters because of their appearance. Research on whether black dogs universally stay longer in shelters is mixed, but there is evidence that coat color can influence how dogs are perceived and, in some shelter populations, how quickly they are adopted. And honestly? We think Busta is pretty hard to overlook. ❤️ Busta is just ONE of the amazing black dogs waiting for someone to see past the color of their coat and discover the personality underneath. During our promotion, eligible black dogs are 50% off their adoption fees! And every HSFC dog comes with: 🐾 Fully vaccinated with age-appropriate vaccines 🐾 Spayed/neutered 🐾 Microchipped 🐾 Heartworm tested 🐾 On heartworm prevention 🐾 On flea prevention Busta Rhymes is available for adoption NOW and is included in the 50% off promotion! So don’t scroll past the black dogs. 🖤 Come meet them. Spend some time with them. Let them show you who they are. Because sometimes your perfect dog isn’t the one that catches your eye first… It’s the one who makes you stop scrolling. 🐾❤️ 📅 BLACK DOG ADOPTION SPECIAL: SEPTEMBER 22–26 📍 Humane Society of Forsyth County And a huge THANK YOU to Woofgang of Lanier Commons for helping Busta look his absolute best! ✂️🐩🖤 Come meet Busta Rhymes! He might just be your new best friend.

🍪 Weekend Cookie Time! 🐾 Join us TODAY from 11 AM–3 PM at Georgia Art Company on Ronald Reagan Blvd in Cumming! 🎨 Check out their new dog and cat pottery, with a portion of sales benefiting HSFC, and meet some of our adoptable dogs looking for their forever homes! 🐶❤️ Shop, get creative, and help our animals! 🐾

🚨 ATTENTION: Camilla has absolutely no respect for personal space. 🚨 She doesn’t want to be near her people. She wants to be ON her people. In their lap. In their arms. Possibly inside their skin. 😂❤️ Camilla is the ultimate Velcro dog and just wants to be wherever her person is. If you’re looking for a loyal little shadow who will happily follow you around and keep you company, she’s your girl. Come meet Camilla and prepare to never be alone again. 🥹🐾

💜 From Moose to Grace, and forever part of our family! 🐾 Grace spent 7 months with us before finding her forever home about a year ago, and we were SO excited when she stopped by to say hello! 🥹💕 It was wonderful to see our girl again and catch up on how she’s doing! Grace is deaf, and her amazing mom has dedicated so much time and love to learning how Grace communicates. She goes above and beyond every day to make sure Grace is happy, loved, and living her very best life. 🥰🐶 We are so incredibly grateful to her mom for giving Grace such an amazing home and for taking the time to bring her by for a visit. These are the moments that remind us why we do what we do! ❤️ Once part of our shelter family, always part of our shelter family! 🐾💜 We love you, Grace! 😍

Thank You, Allied Fence! 🐾 ​We are beyond humbled and grateful for the incredible generosity and kindness shown by Allied Fence. ​Thanks to their generous donation of fences to the Humane Society of Forsyth County, our animals will have safer, more secure spaces to run, play, and decompress while they wait for their forever families. Support from dedicated community partners like Allied Fence truly changes lives - both two-legged and four-legged! ​Pease join us in giving a massive round of applause and a heartfelt thank you to the entire team at Allied Fence for making such a meaningful difference for our shelter pets. 💙🏡 ​#HSFC #HumaneSocietyOfForsythCounty #AlliedFence #CommunityPartners #ThankYou #AnimalRescue #AdoptDontShop #ShelterPets

🖤 TOMORROW IS THE FINAL DAY! 🖤 Our 50% OFF Black Dog Adoption Special ends tomorrow, and we still have some incredible black dogs waiting for their families. 🐾 You’ve seen their faces — now come meet them. ❤️ From goofy and playful to couch potatoes, adventure buddies, cuddle bugs, and everything in between, these dogs are ready to leave the shelter and start the next chapter of their lives. Black dogs are sometimes overlooked in shelters, a phenomenon often referred to as “Black Dog Syndrome.” Whether that’s because of how they photograph, misconceptions about black dogs, or simply getting lost in a sea of shelter faces, these dogs can spend longer waiting for someone to notice them. So tomorrow, we’re asking you to notice. 🖤 🐾 50% OFF adoption fees for eligible black dogs 📅 TOMORROW — FINAL DAY 🏠 Come meet the black dogs featured in our video and see if your perfect match is waiting for you. Maybe one of these faces is the dog you’ve been looking for. Come get your black dog tomorrow. 🖤🐾 📍 Humane Society of Forsyth County Come visit, share this post, tag a friend, and help us get EVERY ONE of these black dogs seen before the special ends! #BlackDogSpecial #BlackDogs #ShelterDogs #AdoptMe #RescueDogs #ForsythCountyGA #CummingGA #50PercentOff #FinalDay

Happy first Cat-urday of October! There is nothing quite like the love of a rescue cat, and today, so many precious souls are ready to graduate from the shelter and finally find the forever families they've been dreaming of. Our wonderful kittens and loving adult cats are all packed up with hope in their hearts. Adoptions begin at 1 PM today - please remember to bring a cat carrier so your new best friend can ride home safely and comfortably. Open your heart and your home today. They are waiting for you! ❤️🐱 Address: 4440 Keith Bridge Rd, Cumming, GA 30041 Adoption Fees: Kittens - 1 for $150 or 2 for $150 Adults - $50 #hsfc #adoptdontshop #forsythpets #adoptlocal #catsofforsyth

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Happy first Cat-urday of October!