== UPCOMING EVENTS ==
Friday, October 4: Pit Bull Wellness Extravaganza
Book an appointment online under ‘Pit Bull Wellness Extravaganza’: CLICK HERE
When: Friday, October 4
See Flyer for details
Event Link
Saturday, October 5 (12pm-3pm): Pet Adoption Event with Planned PEThood
When: Saturday, October 5, 2024 (12pm-3pm)
Location: Petco Buford
Event Link
Saturday, October 5: AWE Volunteer Orientation
“Prior to registering for Volunteer Orientation participants must complete a waiver of liability.
Take the first step to becoming a volunteer with Gwinnett Animal Welfare & Enforcement! The Volunteer Orientation will cover all aspects of volunteering in the shelter including volunteer positions, policies, next steps, and more. After the Orientation, you’ll be asked to sign-up for a hands-on training, then you’ll be ready to volunteer! The orientation will be hosted in-person at our shelter and will not include animal handling.
A few ways volunteers can help at the shelter include walking dogs, giving cats individual attention, washing laundry, cleaning kennels, and helping at special and outreach events.
****The minimum age to volunteer is 12 years old. If you are interested in volunteering and between the ages of 12 – 17 years old, a parent or guardian must also register for the orientation and volunteer with you at all times.
For any questions or concerns, please contact [email protected].”
When:
Saturday, October 5, 2024 (9:30am-10:30am)
Saturday, November 2, 2024 (9:30am-10:30am)
Where: Bill Atkinson Animal Welfare Center – Education Room, 884 Winder Hwy, Lawrenceville, GA 30045
****AGE: The minimum age to volunteer is 12 years old.
** VERY LIMITED SPOTS LEFT **
Sunday, October 6: Society of Humane Friends Low-Cost Pet Vaccine Clinic
“We are hosting a low-cost pet vaccine clinic on Sunday, October 6 from 2-4 PM at the Tabernacle International Church in Lawrenceville. We also offer microchipping for dogs and cats. All dogs and cats at least six weeks of age are welcome; Gwinnett residency is not required. Payment must be made in cash. PLEASE NOTE — if your pet cannot maintain decorum in line around other people and pets and be easily handled by our veterinary staff, we will unfortunately be unable to serve you.
This is an indoor event so don’t let the threat of rain prevent you from coming.
All proceeds directly benefit our SOHF rescues. Please help us spread the word by sharing this post or tagging a friend in the comments below.
Thank you!”
When: Sunday, October 6, 2024 from 2-4 PM
Where: Tabernacle International Church, 270 Simonton Rd, Lawrenceville, Ga
Event Link
Visit the New Dog Park Now Open at the Peachtree Corners Town Green
Situated behind the CineBistro building near the Town Green, the Peachtree Corners Off-Leash Dog Park is approximately 9,000 square feet and is divided into sections for smaller and larger dogs. This wonderful pet feature boasts both natural and artificial turf areas. The park features a plaza with a shade sail, water fountains, pet waste containers, shaded benches, and enhanced landscaping.
Address: 5140 Town Center Blvd, Peachtree Corners, Ga.
Saturday, October 19: Rainbow Bridge Walk at the UGA Veterinary Teaching Hospital
Join us for the inaugural Rainbow Bridge Walk, a special event celebrating the bond between humans and animals!
Inspired by the “Rainbow Bridge” poem, this gathering will feature live music, remembrance activities, community resources, and a 1/2-mile memorial walk to honor our beloved pets. It’s pet-friendly and open to all, including current and past hospital clients and the entire community. Come celebrate, remember, and connect with others!
A registration of $15 per group is required by Friday, September 27th to attend.
Where: UGA Veterinary Teaching Hospital – 2200 College Station Rd, Athens, GA 30602
When: Saturday, October 19th, 2024 (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
Saturday, October 19: Shelter Pets Rock
“Join us for our annual Shelter Pets Rock event to help us find forever homes for shelter animals! Meet adorable pets ready for adoption and explore pet care resources, accessories, goodies from vendors, music, food trucks, kids activities, and more!
Whether you’re a first-time pet owner or looking to add another furry friend to your family, this event has something for everyone. Let’s work together to give these pets the loving homes they deserve. Come show your support for shelter pets and discover all the resources you need to give your new companion a happy life!”
Adoption fees are waived and include microchip, spay/neuter, and vaccinations.
When: Saturday, October 19, 2024 (11am-4pm)
Where: 884 Winder Hwy, Lawrenceville, Ga
Event Link
Saturday, October 26: Community Pet Clinic
““Help is on the way for Gwinnett County residents and their pets! 
We are thrilled to announce our next Community Pet Clinic. Our team is heading to the Best Friend Park (6224 Jimmy Carter Blvd, Norcross, GA 30071) on October 26th from 9 am to 1 pm. Pets will be offered FREE vaccines, microchips, flea preventative, pet supplies, and spay/neuter vouchers.
Please make note of the following restrictions:
Event is limited to Gwinnett County residents only. Served on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. Limit 3 pets per household. All dogs must be on a leash and all cats must be in a carrier.
Please help us give a huge THANK YOU to Subaru of Gwinnett for sponsoring this incredible event to help our neighbors, right in our community. They are generously sponsoring this event to ensure cats and dogs in the community are kept happy, healthy, and home!
Please share the word with those who live in Gwinnett County who might need assistance with their furry family members.”
When: Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 2-4 PM
Where: Best Friend Park, 6224 Jimmy Carter Blvd, Norcross, GA
Event Link
Craig, and more!”
When: Saturday, November 2, 2024 (12 – 3 pm)
Where: Slow Pour Brewing, 407 N Clayton St, Lawrenceville, GA
Event Link
Did you know?
The County provides free pet food at select mobile distributions
and at the Bill Atkinson Animal Welfare Center.
🐾 🐾 Also Check These Pet Adopt/Foster Options:
MACS Friends Animal Rescue Inc – NEGA foster based animal rescue that works with our community and surrounding areas to save animals!
Pup & Cat Co. – Pup & Cat Co. is a non-profit, No-Kill Humane Society/Foster Home organizatio
Dirt Road Doggies Rescue
“We are a small canine rescue group with a combined total of 30+ years of canine rescue experience located in Northeast Georgia that works tirelessly to rescue, rehabilitate, fully vet, and responsibly rehome wonderful dogs.”
When: TBA
Where: TBA
See Upcoming Events Here
Event Link
Come in and find your new furry friend today! All adoptions fees are currently waived and still include spay/neuter, microchip, up to date vaccines, and heartworm treatment if needed.”
🐾Take your pup to one of Gwinnett’s 11 dog parks!
They have separate fenced areas for large and small dogs, shaded areas, agility equipment, benches, and water fountains! Please remember to pick up after your pets. See List Here
=VOLUNTEER=
1) Volunteers Needed: Planned PEThood of GA (Duluth) –
Ages: Some volunteer opportunities allow kids and teens to help out.
Location: 2860 Buford Hwy, Duluth, GA, United States, Georgia
see more
2) Volunteer with Gwinnett Animal Welfare & Enforcement
Ages: Currently you must 18 years old to volunteer. Ages 12-17 may volunteer with parent volunteer.
Location: Gwinnett Animal Welfare & Enforcement, 884 Winder Hwy. see more
3) Volunteers Needed with Canine Pet Rescue
Canine Pet Rescue needs kennel volunteers who can come out and care for our kennel dogs. WEEKDAY MORNINGS AND AFTERNOONS NEEDED ASAP!
Ages: Ages 18 and up are welcome to volunteer solo. Ages 13 – 17 are welcome with parent/legal guardian supervision/help.
Location: Dacula Ga
KINDNESS OPPORTUNITY with Mutty Paws Rescue
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Are you a local business? Well then we need your help and it will cost you $0! Please consider allowing Mutty Paws Rescue Georgia to drop off a monetary donation box to place by your registers or wherever you deem appropriate. This will cost you and your business $0 and is such a great way to help and support Mutty Paws Rescue Georgia towards our mission of saving the voiceless dogs in need Donations are extremely low and we are trying to get creative to raise needed funds to continue. We are trying so hard to keep going and would be so grateful for your help. If you are inclined to help, please comment on this post or message us
muttypawsrescue.org
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