== UPCOMING EVENTS ==
Saturday, September 14 (11am-2pm): Paws in the Park
“Don’t miss our last Paws in the Parks this Saturday, September 14 at Rabbit Hill Park in Dacula! From 11:00am to 2:00pm, being your pup and get great pet ownership tips and tricks!”
Event By: Gwinnett Animal Shelter
When: Saturday, September 14, 2024 (11am-2pm)
Where: Rabbit Hill Park, (dog park area), 400 Rabbit Hill Rd, Dacula
Event Link
Saturday, September 14 (12pm-3pm): Adoption Event with Paw Project of Georgia, Inc
When: Saturday, September 14, 2024 (12pm-3pm)
Where: Pet Supermarket, 1000 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Suwanee
Event Link
(Saturday, September 14): Splish Splash Doggie Bash
“Bring your pup to make a splash in the Waterpark! Splashing/swimming with your pup not allowed. Dogs must arrive on a leash and be accomplished by an adult 18 years old or older, one dog per adult. Pet-friendly vendors and Kona Ice will be on site.
When: Saturday, September 14, 2024
Where: Lenora Park Pool, 4515 Lenora Church, Snellville, Ga
Event Link – Register Here
Saturday, September 21-22: Pooches in the Park
“Tails will be wagging at our 9th annual Pooches in the Park on Saturday and Sunday this year! Plan on bringing the entire pack (dogs and kid friendly) to Braselton Park on Harrison St. from 10am to 5pm.
Sniff out some fun new accessories and treats for Fido or meet some local pooch services such as vets, groomers, and boarders.
There will be plenty of treats for the pups and your human pack.
Agile pups will splash down near the tennis courts. Featuring two full days (Saturday and Sunday) of scheduled competitions. Watch world-class competitive distance-jumping.
When:
Saturday, September 21 (10am-4pm)
Sunday, September 22 (10am-4pm)
Where: Braselton Park, 126 Harrison St, Braselton, GA 30517
Event Link
Saturday, September 21: Responsible Dog Ownership Fun Day
When:
Saturday, September 21 (1pm-6pm)
Where: Alexander Park, Pavilion #4, on Scenic Highway, Lawrenceville, GA
Event Link
Saturday, September 28 (1pm-4pm): Meet Your Match with Bossy Paws Rescue
**Application Process:**1. Visit our website: bossypawsrescue.org
2. Complete the adoption application form.
3. Meet your potential furry family member at the event.
4. Await the perfect match!
*Let’s create tails of happiness together!* “
Event By Bossy Paws Rescue
When: Saturday, September 28, 2024 (1pm-4pm)
Where: Pet Supermarket, 1000 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Suwanee
Event Link
Saturday, September 28 (10a-12pm):Animal Adoption Event with Gwinnett Animal Shelter
“Come meet a friendly shelter pet that’s available for adoption!
The Gwinnett County Animal Shelter will bring several available shelter pets that can be adopted. Music, games, and crafts will be provided! Fun for the whole family!
*Animals will be brought out weather-permitting*”
When: Saturday, September 28, 2024 (10am-12pm)
Location: Gwinnett Library – Dacula Branch – 265 Dacula Rd NE, Dacula, 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 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 **
Craig, and more!”
When: Saturday, November 2, 2024 (12 – 3 pm)
Where: Slow Pour Brewing, 407 N Clayton St, Lawrenceville, GA
Event Link
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🐾 🐾 Also Check These Pet Adopt/Foster Options:
Mutty Paws Rescue – 501c3 Non-profit organization , dedicated to saving doggies off of death row.
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 organization
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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