What: Revisions to Chapter 6 (Animals) of the Forsyth County Code, Sections 6-19, 6-46, 6-47, 6-48 and 6-51, brought by Animal Services.
Where it stands: Done. Adopted unanimously on September 17, 2026 as Ordinance 2026-862, effective on adoption.
Main changes: a person who finds and harbors an animal must notify Animal Services within 24 hours and may surrender it; owners may redeem a registered impounded animal within five days and an unregistered one within three days; dogs and cats redeemed after a violation are microchipped at the owner's cost; adopted dogs six months or older and all adopted cats must be spayed or neutered, and the shelter may issue a voucher for an approved veterinarian or clinic and charge a fee to cover the cost.