Humane Society of Forsyth County Closes Saturday, Plans to Reopen Feb. 3

The Humane Society of Forsyth County closed its doors Saturday, Jan. 31, citing an approaching winter storm and a need to protect staff, volunteers and visitors. The organization announced it will reopen Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026.

The closure affected public access to the shelter on a key weekend day, a time when adoptions, volunteer shifts and drop-off visits often occur. Residents who had planned appointments, adoption visits or volunteer shifts on Saturday found those in-person activities postponed. The shelter’s notice emphasized safety as the reason for the short-term shutdown amid the storm threat.

Local impact extended beyond individual appointments. Volunteers who normally cover weekend kennel care and public hours were asked to stand down for the day, and residents looking to rehome or adopt pets had to delay plans until the shelter resumes normal operations. The shelter’s decision reflects common practice among animal welfare organizations in winter weather, prioritizing human safety while scheduling an orderly return to services once conditions improve.

For Forsyth County pet owners, the closure underscores the need to check scheduled appointments and shelter hours before travel during winter-weather alerts. The shelter said it would resume operations on Tuesday, Feb. 3, so residents with pending adoptions, surrenders or planned visits should monitor the Humane Society of Forsyth County’s official channels for any updates on hours or appointment availability. That approach keeps both people and animals off potentially hazardous roads until conditions are safer.

The brief closure also affects the local volunteer pipeline. Weekend volunteer hours are often when new community members are introduced to fostering and long-term volunteer roles; a missed Saturday can delay orientation and training sessions. Community partners that coordinate with the shelter for events or outreach should likewise verify plans tied to the shelter’s reopening date.

As Forsyth County recovers from the storm system, the Humane Society’s announced timeline gives residents a clear target for resuming in-person business. Expect the shelter to post any further schedule changes in the days leading up to Feb. 3. For readers with urgent animal-related needs, plan around the announced reopening and check the shelter’s communications before heading out, so you avoid travel on winter-impacted roads and help the shelter manage a safe, orderly return to services.