Forsyth County Animal Shelter

Cumming, GA

The county-run Pet Adoption and Resource Center (PARC), operated by the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office. Distinct from the separate nonprofit Humane Society of Forsyth County, which runs its own facility.

Adoption fee From $85

Hours Tue-Sat 10:30am-5pm

Areas served Cumming and the surrounding area, Georgia

Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $85

$85 per animal. Includes age-appropriate vaccinations, spay/neuter, microchip, flea/tick preventative, and an FeLV/FIV combo test for cats.

How it works

Visit during opening hours to meet available cats, or contact Forsyth County Animal Shelter at (678) 965-7185 first to check which cats are currently available.

Location

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The area

Forsyth County at a glance

Population 267,287

Housing units 92,575

Est. households with a cat 28,579

Estimated by applying the AVMA's 2024 national cat-ownership rate (32.1% of households) to the county's real household count from the Census Bureau — a national rate applied locally, not a local survey. Population and housing figures are from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to adopt a cat?

The adoption fee is $85, which includes age-appropriate vaccinations, spay/neuter, a microchip, flea/tick preventative, and an FeLV/FIV combo test.

Is this the same as the Humane Society of Forsyth County?

No, this is the county-run Pet Adoption and Resource Center operated by the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office, a separate facility from the nonprofit Humane Society of Forsyth County.

Get involved

Support Forsyth County Animal Shelter

Surrendering a cat

Contact Forsyth County Animal Shelter at (678) 965-7185 to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.

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