Become A Friends Member
A Love That Keeps Beating
Friends Membership Program
Become a Friends Member of the Friends of Guilford County Animal Shelter and join a community committed to providing consistent, reliable support for the animals and programs that depend on us.
Unlike one-time gifts, membership is built on ongoing monthly, annual, or lifetime support. This steady giving creates a dependable foundation for care, enrichment, and advocacy—every single day.
How Monthly Support Makes Daily Enrichment Possible
On an average day, enrichment supports 201 dogs and 137 cats — every single day.
Monthly gifts ensure enrichment is a consistent standard of care, not an occasional extra. Dogs enjoy rotating weekly enrichment like stuffed Kongs, Benebones, pupcakes, and peanut butter frisbee pies, while cats receive daily access to toys, catnip, scratch pads, and silvervine sticks.
Membership support also funds shared enrichment—scent-based activities, calming items, Kuranda beds, walking trails, and support for the staff providing hands-on care.
Providing this level of enrichment costs $2,540 each month.
When 100 people give about $25 a month, daily enrichment for more than 330 animals is fully supported.
That’s the power of a love that keeps beating.
Becoming a Friends Member is simple and flexible. Choose the option that works best for you:
- Monthly Friends Member: $10/month or more
- Annual Friends Member: $300/year or more
- Lifetime Friends Member: One-time gift of $1,000 or more
Member Benefits
Be among the first 100 to join join A Love That Keeps Beating at $25/month, $300/annual, or $1,000 lifetime, and receive, in addition to regular member:
- A monthly email with impact stories and behind-the-scenes updates
- Regular impact wrap-ups sharing how your support is making a difference
- Recognition as part of our Friends Members community on our website
- The knowledge that your consistent support makes a lasting difference
Charter Members
- Be among the first 100 to join join A Love That Keeps Beating at $25/month,
- $300/annual, or $1,000 lifetime, and receive, in addition to regular member:A Friends tote bag, magnet, and sticker
Recognition on our website as a Charter Member
Charter Members
All Pets Considered
Barbara Styers
Brad Mykins
Cindy Gibson
Dan Yasaki
Debra Raper
Jacalyn Ackerman
Jamie McKinney
Janelle Randall
Janine Sansom
Jennifer Kim
Jenny Dunn
Jess Ritter
Karen Kern
Karen Kulwin
Katrina Mullins
Laurie Jones
Linda Schumacher
Lyric Holt
Mary Fabrizio
Melanie Hale
Mindy Baxter
Misti Hill
Nathan Cashwell
Olivia Moore
Ryan Macaluso
Scott Kinsey
Sean & Pam Willoughby-Ray
Spencer Love Tennis
Stephanie Reese
Stephanie Renn
Steve Morris
Susan Weber
Members
Allison Dunmore
Andi Ives
Athena Summa
Caroline Holliday
Cheryl Guye
Chris Young
Dana Dunn
Debra Reynolds
Donna Gardner
Gail Williams
Jan Grafton
Janie Hill
Jennifer Hazzard
Kate Humphries
Katrina Mullins
Kelly Scaggs
Kimberly Sousa Peoples
Leslie Swofford
Raphael Arbelaez
Ruby Wescoat
Sarah Smithling