== UPCOMING EVENTS ==
Saturday, October 19 (12pm-3pm): Pet Adoption Event with Planned PEThood
When: Saturday, October 19, 2024 (12pm-3pm)
2 Locations:
Pet Supermarket, Suwanee, Ga
Pet Supermarket, Duluth, 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)
Learn More Here — REGISTRATION IS CLOSED*********************
Saturday, October 19: Shelter Pets Rock — FREE PET ADOPTIONS!
“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 19: Canine Pet Rescue’s Halloween Howl 5k/1k Fundraiser
“Help us raise money for the dogs of Canine Pet Rescue! Families of all shapes and sizes are invited to our 7th Annual Halloween Howl 5K and 1K! Costumes for humans and fur babies are encouraged!
*** Our 1K is perfect for small or senior dogs and their owners, our senior community, parents and kids (of all ages) that want to participate, but would like to do a shorter distance.”
When: Saturday, October 19, 2024
Location: Little Mulberry Park, 3855 Fence Road, Auburn, Ga
Register Here
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
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.
Tuesday, October 29: “Trunk or Treat” Vaccine Clinic
“Join us at Pet Paradise for a “Trunk or Treat” on Oct 29th from 5:30-7:30pm!”
When: Tuesday, October 29, 2024 from 5:30pm-7:30pm
Where: Pet Paradise, 1867 Azalea Dr, Lawrenceville, GA
Event Link
Saturday, November 2: 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, 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 **
Saturday, November 2: Rally to Stop GA’s Pet Overpopulation Crisis
“We are asking for our state to provide more money to spay and neuter Georgia’s pets because taxpayers & nonprofits should not have to carry the burden of this overpopulation crisis created by humans!
We emphasize SPAY & NEUTER for all dogs & cats, and advocate that no dog or cat be adopted from a shelter or rescue in GA without *first* being spayed/neutered.
We look forward to joining forces with likeminded advocates to work toward stopping the senseless killing of healthy, adoptable pets for space! GA is currently in the top 5 of all states for euthanizing healthy, adoptable companion animals.
We cannot rescue, foster or adopt our way out of this crisis. Many Animal Controls are no longer picking up strays, owner surrenders are at their highest levels and a large amount of pet owners are unable to afford spay/neuter surgeries. Backyard breeders continue to put a huge burden on shelters run with taxpayer dollars. Nonprofits beg for donations from those same taxpayers to try to rescue these unwanted animals. It’s insanity.
We desperately need the attention of Governor Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp, and our lawmakers, to fix this homeless animal epidemic.”
When: Saturday, November 2, 2024 (12:00pm-1:30pm)
Where: Brooke Street Park, 2 Park Plaza North End, bordering Academy Street Alpharetta, GA 30009
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
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