Sponsor A Shelter Pet Outing
Walk, Wag, & Give Back — Help a Shelter Dog Today
What Are Shelter Outings?
At Winston-Salem Dog Care, we know how overwhelming a kennel stay can be for shelter dogs. That’s why we’ve partnered with the area shelters to create Shelter Outings—a program designed to ease stress, build confidence, and give these pups the enrichment they need to shine in their future homes.
On each outing, our team selects dogs who would benefit most from a break from the shelter environment. We take them on a one-hour adventure to a local park, where they can enjoy:
Afterward, the pup returns to the shelter relaxed, refreshed, and better prepared for adoption.
How it Works
Sniffari-style walks
World exploration through smell
Reward-based games
Help them build trust and positive experiences
Open-ended exploration
Dogs need to decompress too!
Sponsor a Shelter Outing — Change a Life
Not everyone can adopt or foster, but everyone can help.
By sponsoring a Shelter Outing with Winston-Salem Dog Care and Forsyth County Animal Shelter, you give a dog:
A joyful break from the kennel
Help for staff to gain valuable insights to match them with the right family
Increased chances of adoption through community and social media exposure
One outing can change their day—and your support can change their life.
How Your Donation Helps
Every outing is made possible by your support, which directly benefits both the shelter dogs and the hardworking kennel staff. Together, we can give Forsyth’s shelter dogs a brighter, less stressful journey to their forever homes.
DONATIONS COVER
Safe walking gear
Healthy Treats
Poop bags & clean-up supplies
Safety equipment
Fuel & Transportation
Insurance & training
Dedicated staff time
Book a Walk
There is a $50 donation for each one-hour Shelter Outing.
Recurring walks are available for $45 each
Booking is quick and secure. Simply select your sponsorship type and submit payment.
Dedicate a Shelter Outing
Celebrate or remember someone special—two-legged or four—by sponsoring a Shelter Outing. These gifts are perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, memorials and “Gotcha Days”.
After donating, you’ll be able to add your personal dedication.