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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

🍪 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! 🐾

October 24 will be here before we know it! Have you made plans to join us for Bark & Boogie Ball? Come enjoy an evening at the Metropolitan Club in Alpharetta while supporting the animals who count on HSFC. Tickets are available now at https://Boogie26.givesmart.com We’re also still collecting silent auction donations. If you have an item, gift card, or experience to contribute, email amanda@forsythpets.org. We’re grateful for every way our community shows up for this event!

🥰🐾💕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! 🐶😺

We’re only a few weeks away from Bark & Boogie Ball! Join us on October 24 at the Metropolitan Club in Alpharetta for a fun night out in support of the pets and programs at HSFC. Your ticket includes a delicious buffet, two drink tickets, and entertainment. We’d love to celebrate with you! Get your tickets at https://Boogie26.givesmart.com

It's Caturday at HSFC! 🐾 Our kittens and adult cats are ready to leave the shelter and find their forever homes. ​We have every color, short- and medium-to-long hair, males, females, and all kinds of wonderful personalities waiting to meet you. ​Stop on by today when doors open at 1:00 PM and adopt! ​🐱 Special Adoption Promotion: Kittens are 1 for $150 or 2 for $150—because we know they do better with a friend! ADDRESS: 4440 Keith Bridge Rd, Cumming, GA 30041 #hsfc #adoptdontshop #forsythpets #adoptlocal

🖤✨ 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.

🖤 BLACK DOGS ARE WAITING FOR THEIR PEOPLE 🖤 Have you ever heard of Black Dog Syndrome? It’s the term commonly used in animal welfare to describe the idea that black dogs can be overlooked by adopters because of their appearance. Black dogs can be harder to photograph in kennel settings, may not stand out as much among lighter-colored dogs, and can be affected by negative stereotypes surrounding their color. So this week, we’re putting the spotlight on our BLACK DOGS! 🖤🐾 🖤 BLACK DOG ADOPTION SPECIAL 🖤 SEPTEMBER 22–26 For a limited time, black dogs are 50% OFF their adoption fees! And you’re getting so much more than a lower adoption fee. Every dog comes: 🐾 Fully vaccinated with age-appropriate vaccines 🐾 Spayed/neutered 🐾 Microchipped 🐾 Heartworm tested 🐾 On heartworm prevention 🐾 On flea prevention These dogs have already had so much of their care taken care of — now they just need the part we can’t provide inside a shelter: A HOME. ❤️ Don’t scroll past the black dogs. Don’t assume the best match will be the dog with the brightest coat. Stop by. Meet them. Let them show you who they are. You might just fall in love with the dog you almost didn’t notice. 🖤🐶 50% OFF BLACK DOG ADOPTIONS | 9/22–9/26 Offer applies to eligible black dogs available for adoption at HSFC during the promotion.

🎃❤🐾😍ADOPTION UPDATE: PUMPKIN 🎃❤🐾😍 Pumpkin was a resident of HSFC for 329 days. We are so very happy to see that she is living her best life with her FURever family. 🐶❤ "We thought all of the amazing people that took such great care of Pumpkin would enjoy a few photos from her adventure to the park this morning. She’s doing really well at home and we’re so grateful to everyone who gave her love and care. Thank you." We love you, Pumpkin!!! 🎃🐾😍🐶🏠

🎉 We’re Thrilled to Share Some Big News! 🎉 ​The Humane Society of Forsyth County (HSFC) has been officially recognized as the #1 Best of 2026 Animal Shelter Award Winner by BusinessRate, powered by Google Reviews! ​This incredible milestone wouldn't have been possible without our amazing community. Thank you to everyone who takes the time to support our shelter, volunteer your time, foster, donate, and share our mission of finding loving "furever" homes for every dog and cat in our care. ​Your reviews, kind words, and continuous support keep our tails wagging every single day in Cumming, Georgia! ​❤️ Want to join our award-winning community or find your next furry family member? Stop by and visit us or check out our available pets online at forsythpets.org! ​#HumaneSocietyOfForsythCounty #BestOf2026 #AnimalShelter #CummingGA #AdoptDontShop #CommunitySupport #ThankYou

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!

🚨🚨 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

🐾💕 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!

🚨 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

🖤 MEET LUCY — OUR BLACK DOG SPECIAL SUPERSTAR! 🖤 If you’ve ever wanted a house horse with a heart full of love, Lucy might be your girl! 🐴🐾 At 3.5 years old, this beautiful black Great Dane is ready to trade shelter life for a couch, a family, and a home where she can be the center of attention. Lucy is a total sweetheart who would prefer to be the sole love winner in the household — she wants all the snuggles, all the attention, and absolutely no competition for her people’s affection. 😂❤️ She’s big, beautiful, goofy, and ready to find someone who thinks having a Great Dane as a roommate sounds like the best idea ever. 🖤 BLACK DOG ADOPTION SPECIAL 🖤 For a limited time, black dogs are 50% OFF their regular adoption fees! 📅 September 22nd-26th 🐾 Lucy is available for adoption at the Humane Society of Forsyth County 💰 50% OFF adoption fee for qualifying black dogs Come meet Lucy and discover what it’s like to have your very own gentle giant/house horse/personal shadow. 🖤 Lucy is ready to be somebody’s whole world. Is that somebody you? 🥹🐾

🖤 BLACK DOGS DESERVE THEIR FOREVER HOMES, TOO! 🖤 It’s time to shine a spotlight on some of our beautiful black-coated dogs! 🐾 For a limited time, we’re celebrating our black dogs with a 50% OFF adoption special! 🎉 And today’s featured faces are Rosie & Ace! 🖤 ✨ Rosie is a sweet girl who loves adventures, couch cuddles, and pretty much any snack you’re willing to share. After being found in an Alabama ditch covered in fleas and ticks and severely underweight, Rosie has come so far — and now she’s ready for the part of her story where she gets a family of her own. 🐾 Ace was at a rural shelter and just one day away from being euthanized before he was rescued. Now, he’s waiting for someone to look past his black coat and see the amazing dog underneath. He deserves a family who will give him the love, patience, and happy ending he’s been waiting for. So let’s change that. 🖤 📅 Black Dog Half-Off Adoption Special 🐕 50% OFF adoption fees for qualifying black dogs 📍 Humane Society of Forsyth County Come meet Rosie, Ace, and all of our other wonderful black dogs — because the best part of their story should be going home. 🏡🖤 #BlackDogSyndrome #BlackDogs #ShelterDogs #AdoptLocal #RescueDogs #ForeverHome #HumaneSociety #AdoptRosie #AdoptAce

Kiss me through the phone? More like KISS THESE FACES THROUGH YOUR SCREEN. 😂🐶📸 Just a bunch of shelter dogs being absolute weirdos and stealing our hearts one picture at a time. ❤️🐾

🐾 It’s Tabby Tuesday at HSFC! 🐾 ​Are you ready to fall in love? If your home is missing a little extra warmth, stripes, and sweetness, today is your lucky day! Our doors are officially open starting at 11 a.m. today, and we have some truly wonderful feline friends waiting to meet their forever families. ​Whether you're looking for a bright burst of sunshine or a classic, cozy companion, we have a rainbow of gorgeous tabbies ready to steal your heart: ​🧡 Sunkissed Orange Tabbies – Full of playful energy and endless charm. 🤎🤍 Dapper Brown & White Tabbies – The ultimate mix of adventure and snuggle bug vibes. 🤍🤎 Sweet White & Brown Tabbies – Gentle souls looking for a cozy lap to call their own. ​Stop by today, find your new best friend, and let’s get these sweet babies home! 🏡 **Please bring a cat carrier with you** ADDRESS: 4440 Keith Bridge Rd, Cumming, GA 30041 #TabbyTuesday #AdoptDontShop #RescueCats #HSFC #ForeverHome #AdoptLocal

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