Pets

Gwinnett 'Feed a Friend' program to help pets through Moore, Okla. recovery

Submitted by Holly Pennebaker, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013, 4:59pm

Gwinnett 'Feed a Friend' program to help pets through Moore, Okla. recovery

GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. -- Following Monday's tornado that destroyed much of Moore, Oklahoma, Gwinnett County Animal & Welfare Program is working to get food and other needs to pets in the storm-stricken area.

A Gwinnett official said it's their way of helping keep families together that are victims of the recent storm. Gwinnett units will collect pet food and pet supplies through a drive, then ship them to the only animal shelter still functioning in Moore.

The shelter in Moore has been flooded with displaced pets, which need to be cared for until the shelter matches them with their families.

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Pet pictures at Georgia SPCA

Submitted by thebluebirdpatch.com, Liza Cardona

Friday, April 19th, 2013, 11:39am

SUWANEE, Ga. -- This weekend, Georgia SPCA will have their spring photo event. Get photos with your pet! This is the perfect gift for Mother's Day! Come to our adoption center and get a professional photograph of your furkids. For a $10.00 donation, you'll receive two 4 x 6 printed photos, or a CD with all photos taken. For a $20.00 donation, you'll receive both!

Professional photographer George Aubrey is offering his time and talent once again for this photo session.

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Gwinnett Police name new animal welfare manager

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Monday, April 1st, 2013, 3:10pm

Gwinnett Police name new animal welfare manager

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. -- Charles "Chip" Moore has been appointed manager of Animal Welfare and Enforcement Section of the Gwinnett County Police Department.

Police Chief Charles Walters chose Moore for the job after conducting two nationwide searches. Moore's first day in his new role was Mar. 30.

The job won't be too difficult for Moore to fill -- prior to his appointment, he was serving as interim manager.

"Over the last 13 months, Chip has exhibited the highest quality leadership and concern for the needs of Gwinnett County citizens and employees of the shelter," Walters said in a statement. "His appointment is a key factor in the continual improvement of the Animal Welfare and Enforcement Section."

Under Moore's temporary leadership, the county's animal volunteer program grew, and Gwinnett saw an increase in adoption rates and decrease in euthanasia rates.

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Families, four-legged friends invited to Run for the Rescues

Submitted by Holly Pennebaker, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, March 20th, 2013, 1:24pm

Families, four-legged friends invited to Run for the Rescues

SUWANEE, Ga. -- The third annual Run for the Rescues 5k will run Saturday, March 23 in Suwanee Town Center Park.

The Georgia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals invites all families, including canine family members to participate. The run aims to benefit homeless pets.

A festival will be held along with the race from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., including food and drinks, arts and crafts, inflatables for kids and treats for digs and runners. Sample products will be available for purchase. Georgia SPCA will also do frisbee demonstrations and give training tips and CSC testing.

Dogs can compete in various contests, including longest tail, longest ears, best trick, and more.

For more information, visit the Run for the Rescues website.

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Strut your mutt at Georgia SPCA 3rd annual Run For the Rescues

Submitted by thebluebirdpatch.com, Liza Cardona

Wednesday, March 6th, 2013, 1:20pm

Strut your mutt at Georgia SPCA 3rd annual Run For the Rescues

When: March 23, 2013
Fun Run: 8:30 a
5K Race: 9:15 a
Where: Suwanee Town Center

Strut your Mutt at the Georgia SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) 3rd Annual Run for the Rescues 5K, Fun Run and Festival. This event will take place in the beautiful Suwanee Town Center Park in the Heart of Suwanee. We encourage everyone to bring their dogs for this run to benefit homeless pets.

In addition to the race, there will be a Festival at the Suwanee Town Center from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Enjoy food and beverage, arts and crafts, inflatables for the kids and treats for dogs, cats and runners alike. Vendors of all kinds will have samples and products for sale.

The Gwinnett PD is presenting a demonstration with a K-9 unit, and Smart Critters is doing an agility/frisbee demo.

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Ga. SPCA holding vaccination clinic

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Monday, January 21st, 2013, 12:28pm

SUWANEE, Ga. -- The Georgia SPCA will hold a low-cost vaccination clinic this weekend.

Rabies, distemper and bordetella shots will be $10 each from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26.

The clinic will also offer microchipping and heartworm tests for $25 each.

The SPCA asks that all dogs arrive on leashes and all cats stay in carriers.

Proceeds from the clinic will benefit homeless animals in Georgia.

The Georgia SPCA is located at 1175 Buford Highway, Suite 109 in Suwanee. Learn more at georgiaspca.org.

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Animal shelter needs volunteers

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Friday, January 18th, 2013, 1:25pm

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. -- The Gwinnett County Animal Shelter has recently taken in several pets and needs volunteers to help care for the new additions.

Volunteers will help in a number of ways, including walking dogs, handling cats, cleaning and sanitizing, working at fundraisers, and helping potential owners bond with the pets they choose.

Anyone who's interested in working at the shelter must be at least 18 years old and pass a background check.

The Gwinnett County Animal Shelter is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday.

Contact Christina Schiralli at 770-513-5506 or policevolunteers@gwinnettcounty.com for more information.

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