• The official title of Pet Mayor of the Forsyth Humane Society for one year
• Be an ambassador at FHS events- Mutt Strut 5K Walk and Run, Sip for Paws, Par for Pets Golf Tournament, and Furr Ball, when available.
• A professional pet photo shoot at iconic Winston-Salem locations on a to-be-determined date and time. Includes up to 2 hours of photography session with the pet and their human family members. The collection will include your choice of 10 digital files.
• A professional grooming and bathing by Twin City Grooming.
• Two tickets for the pet owners to attend the Furr Ball on Saturday, October 17 from 7-11pm
• Featured recognition on our FHS website, social media, and newsletter
• Dinner for two at Texas Roadhouse
• Bottle of Tito's Vodka
• Portrait of the winner by Painted Whisker Studio 

• Tier One - 50 Votes -20 percent off one retail item at FHS's Homeward Bound Retail Store
• Tier Two - 85 Votes - 20 percent off one retail item at FHS's Homeward Bound Retail Store and Forsyth Humane Society cup
• Tier Three - 185 Votes -20 percent off one retail item at FHS's Homeward Bound Retail Store, Forsyth Humane Society cup, and Professional pet portrait with themed backdrop
• Tier Four - 285 Votes -20 percent off one retail item at FHS's Homeward Bound Retail Store, Forsyth Humane Society cup, Professional pet portrait with themed backdrop, and dog or cat toy
• Tier Five - 450 Votes - 20 percent off one retail item at FHS's Homeward Bound Retail Store, Forsyth Humane Society cup, Professional pet portrait with themed backdrop, dog or cat toy, and Forsyth Humane Society T-shirt
• Tier Six - 1,000 Votes - 20 percent off one retail item at FHS's Homeward Bound Retail Store, Forsyth Humane Society cup, Professional pet portrait with themed backdrop, dog or cat toy, Forsyth Humane Society T-shirt, and Class for two people to Pups and Pilates or Down Dog Yoga taught here at FHS
• Tier Seven - 10,000 Votes - Behind-the-scenes Forsyth Humane Society tour for up to seven guests
• Tier Eight - 15,000 Votes - A Day in the Life of a Vet experience

• Reward Ballot prizes are cumulative unless otherwise stated.
• Milestone rewards are based on the total votes received during the campaign.
• Experiences and classes are subject to scheduling availability.

• Photos of dogs and cats will be accepted (no people please) and may contain only one LIVING pet including a name, age, favorite food and election platform they will run on. Any photo, bio, or platform deemed inappropriate or politically divisive as determined by FHS will be removed from the contest.
• Due to copyright laws, please do not use professional photos unless you have written consent of the photographer.
• Photos should be in focus and of high quality, in either .jpg or .png format with a high-resolution of 300 dpi or greater. Please do not submit photos with digital overlays or effects.
• Your pet does NOT have to be adopted from Forsyth Humane Society BUT the owner must LIVE AND/OR WORK in Winston-Salem or Forsyth County to be eligible to enter the contest.
• Forsyth Humane Society (FHS) reserves the right to decline publication of any photograph for any reason. If a photograph is declined, FHS will notify the participant and either request a replacement or give notice of decline.
• Once entered, photos become the property of FHS and can be used, edited, or modified to promote the contest, used in printing and other marketing purposes.

• Each vote costs $1. There is no limit to the number of votes you may cast for the duration of the contest, and votes may be cast for multiple entries in this election.
• This contest permits online voting only.

• Banked votes MUST be applied to an entry before the contest ends. Any unallocated votes will not be automatically applied. Unallocated votes will be considered a contest donation to the organization and will not be automatically refunded.
• Banked votes can only be used in the contest they were originally purchased in (they cannot be used in a different contest).

• FHS uses the GoGo Photo Contest platform to manage our Pet Mayor contest.
• Participants are asked to create an account when entering the contest. Participants with an account will be able to manage their entries, create a vote bank (optional), see who has voted for their pet, and print a donation receipt.
• When voting, creating an account is optional.
• Account information is private and never shared or sold to third parties.

The Forsyth Humane Society's mission is to promote and provide for the humane treatment of cats and dogs in Forsyth County, North Carolina.

Forsyth Humane Society (FHS) supports its life-saving mission through:

Education – FHS will educate the public about the importance of spaying and neutering pets to decrease the number of homeless animals living in Forsyth County, NC.

Outreach – FHS will support people who want to keep their beloved animals in their homes, but need help with food, vet bills, pet supplies, or training and behavioral resources.

Foster – FHS will provide foster care for adoptable animals when shelter space is limited or when animals require specialized care to become adoptable, such as very young puppies and kittens, or animals healing from medical issues.

Adoption – FHS will find safe, loving homes for as many animals as possible.

Care – FHS respects the life of every animal. We will provide physical and emotional care to each animal that comes through our doors.

Animal companionship enriches people’s lives, builds character, and teaches compassion. The overpopulation of dogs and cats will be reduced through awareness, education, and community involvement. The compassionate treatment of animals positively impacts our community's vitality.

Since 1941, Forsyth Humane Society has advocated for unwanted and uncared for dogs and cats in our community. Our chapter began thanks in large part to D.D. and Lydia Schouler, whose dog was trained to catch the bus with a coin in his mouth and bring Mr. Schouler lunch each day. Years later, Mrs. Schouler honored the memory of their loyal companion by establishing the D.D. Schouler Fund for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, known today as Forsyth Humane Society.

Forsyth Humane Society has grown over the years and now serves as a leading nonprofit organization in the Triad providing animal resources information, humane education, pet food assistance and promotion of responsible pet care. 

• Medical care and emergency treatment
• Shelter services and foster care
• Spay and neuter efforts
• Adoption program
• Community outreach and education