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Double, Double, Toil and Trouble… Black Kittens Make Halloween Cuter! Forget the haunted house; we’ve got a whole lot of purr-anormal activity happening at Planned PEThood! 👻 These spooky kittens, Onyx and Opalite, were having some fun with their foster mom, Dr. Macie 📸 Happy Halloween!! 🎃🖤

Stronger Together: One Saturday, 205 Pets Served! Angels Among Us Pet Rescue and Planned PEThood of Georgia came together this past Saturday, April 25, to deliver a FREE pet vaccine clinic for Gwinnett families at Rhodes Jordan Park, in Lawrenceville, GA. It was originally planned for 75 pets. There was so much interest; we prepared for double- 150 pets. At the end of the day, together we served 205 animals- 154 dogs and 51 cats!! Available services included one-year rabies vaccines, distemper/parvo vaccines for dogs, FVRCP vaccines for cats, microchips, and flea & tick prevention. Some pet owners also received a voucher for a complimentary spay or neuter surgery, while supplies lasted. We also provided free pet supplies, clothing and toys for dogs and cats. Thank you to our donors, supporters, Petco Love, our incredible veterinary professionals, dedicated volunteers, and Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation for making space for this work to happen. When organizations come together, more families are reached, more animals are protected, and entire communities benefit. This is just the beginning. #GwinnettCounty #AnimalWelfareGA #StrongerTogether #NonprofitCollaboration #PlannedPEThood #AngelsRescue

Meet little Autumn! 🍂🐱 This sweet baby was recently found near the carpool line at a local daycare, scared, filthy, and clearly in need of some TLC. With her big, beautiful eyes and the most adorably raspy little meow, Autumn quickly made herself impossible not to love. She got a nice warm bath, plenty of snuggles, and lots of reassurance that she’s safe now. Just listen to that tiny voice! 🥹 We have a feeling Autumn has plenty to say... and we’re happy to listen.

24 More Community Cats, One Big Step Forward 🐾 It’s another big TNVR day at Planned PEThood! Today, our FIDO mobile surgery unit is busy caring for 24 community cats, helping prevent unwanted litters and giving each cat the medical care they need to safely return home. Days like today may look like a room full of carriers, sleepy kitties, and a very busy veterinary team, but the impact reaches far beyond our clinic. Every spay or neuter means fewer kittens born without homes and a healthier, more stable community cat population. 24 cats. A whole lot of prevention. A brighter future for community cats. 🩵 Thank you to everyone who makes TNVR possible... from the trappers and caregivers to our veterinary team and supporters. Together, we’re changing lives before cats ever have to enter a shelter. #CommunityCats #TNVR #TrapNeuterVaccinateReturn #SpayNeuterSavesLives #AnimalWelfare #FidoFixers #BecauseRescueStartsBeforeTheShelter #PlannedPEThood

❤️ Gwinnett, We’re Bringing FREE Pet Care to 400 Pets on October 24! On Saturday, October 24, from 10 AM–2 PM, Planned PEThood of Georgia, Subaru of Gwinnett and Angels Among Us Pet Rescue are teaming up to provide FREE veterinary services for up to 400 cats and dogs at Best Friend Park in Norcross! 📍 Best Friend Park 6224 Jimmy Carter Blvd, Norcross, GA 30071 🗓️ Saturday, October 24 ⏰ 10 AM–2 PM FREE SERVICES INCLUDE: 🐶 1-year Rabies vaccine 🐶 Distemper/Parvo vaccine 🐱 FVRCP vaccine 💉 Microchips 🦟 Flea & tick prevention PLEASE NOTE: • Gwinnett County residents only — proof of residency required • First come, first served • Maximum 3 pets per family • Event is limited to 400 pets • Dogs must be on a leash • Cats must be in a carrier ❤️ Help us spread the word! If you know a Gwinnett County pet owner who could use free preventive care, please share this post with them. Because keeping pets healthy helps keep them happy, healthy and home. This event is made possible with support from Petco Love and Subaru of Gwinnett. Interested in volunteering? Email outreach@pethoodga.org. #GwinnettCounty #FreePetVaccines #PlannedPEThood

21 Community Cats. One Big TNVR Day! 🐾 On 8/12, our FIDO mobile surgery unit helped make an extra-large TNVR day possible in Duluth! 21 Community Cats—feral and friendly strays—received spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations, and a chance to return healthier to their communities. 💙 Among them were Earnie, Black Bean, Mamita, Oscar, Grumpy, Dixie, and Montie. 🐾 Another XL TNVR day is planned for Monday, August 24. Stay tuned for more info! Because rescue starts before the shelter. 🩵 #CommunityCats #TNVR #SpayNeuterSavesLives #BecauseRescueStartsBeforeTheShelter #PlannedPEThood

☕️ The Coffee Kittens Are Finding Their Forever Homes! 🐾 We have some very exciting news to share: four of our five Coffee Kittens have been adopted! 🎉 Congratulations to Americano, Macchiato, Cappuccino, and Latte on finding their forever families! These sweet little beans have officially traded their kitten room for cozy homes, loving families, and all the cuddles they could ask for. 🥰 There’s just one Coffee Kitten left waiting for their perfect match, Espresso. ☕️🐱 Could you be the one to take home the last little bean? We’re raising a cup to these four happy adoptions, and keeping our fingers crossed that number five won’t be waiting long! Learn about Espresso here: https://www.petfinder.com/cat/espresso-1d0b1b79-e621-4022-b7de-6e60deb2ac00/ga/duluth/planned-pe-thood-of-georgia-ga229/details/

The Search Is Over: Odie Is Home Handsome, super-sweet Odie has officially found his forever home, and we couldn’t be happier for this special boy! Odie’s new Dad has lots of experience with cats, and after recently saying goodbye to his senior kitty in July, he knew it was time to find a new friend for his other cat, Little Buddy. He searched rescue websites within a 250-mile radius before discovering Odie right here at Planned PEThood. 🥹 During their meet-and-greet, Odie was completely at ease and happily soaked up all the attention. It didn’t take long to see that this was a wonderful match. ❤️ Now Odie is headed to a quiet, loving home where he’ll be loved, spoiled, and cherished - exactly what every cat deserves. Happy tails, sweet Odie! We’re so excited to see you begin this next chapter with your new Dad and Little Buddy. 🐱🏡✨

🖤 Meet Harvey: Your New Tuxedo Bestie! 🐾 Hey, I’m Harvey! I’m a sweet and lovable 2-year-old tuxedo boy who is ready to trade outdoor life for something much better... a forever home! 🏡❤️ I’m super friendly, love getting pets, and would be thrilled to have a person of my very own. If you’re looking for a formerly outdoor kitty who’s ready to be your best buddy, I might be your guy! 😻 I’m FIV/FeLV negative, neutered, up-to-date on vaccinations, and microchipped. My microchip will be transferred to my adopter after the adoption process is complete. Learn more about Harvey: https://www.petfinder.com/cat/harvey-cac2f375-aedf-48b1-bdfa-034204771a45/ga/duluth/planned-pe-thood-of-georgia-ga229/details/

🍝 Meet Pasta and Autumn: Double the Kittens, Double the Fun! 🐾💛 Looking for a little extra pasta-bility in your life? Meet Pasta, a fun-loving, 2-month-old kitten who’s always ready for his next adventure! From playing hide-and-seek under the blankets to wrestling and climbing the cat tree, Pasta makes every day an adventure, especially when his bestie, Autumn, is by his side! 🐱🐱 These two are the perfect pair and would LOVE to find a forever home together! 💕 Because Pasta is still so young, he needs a playful feline friend in his forever home. What better companion than Autumn? ✨ Adopt Pasta and Autumn, and bring home twice the fun, twice the cuddles, and twice the love! 📩 Ready to meet this adorable duo? Reach out to Planned PEThood of Georgia to learn more about adopting Pasta and Autumn!

🌈 Today is Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day 🌈 August 28 is a day to honor and remember the cats and dogs who have crossed the Rainbow Bridge. These loyal companions filled our lives with love, laughter, and unforgettable moments. 🐾 We’d love to remember them with you. Share a photo and the name of a special pet you’ve lost in the comments below. Together, we can celebrate their memory and the pawprints they left on our hearts. 💖 #RainbowBridgeRemembranceDay #ForeverInOurHearts #RememberingOurPets

He’s Had Fleas, Lice, a Fever… and a Balloon?! 😳🎈 A few weeks ago, sweet little Louie arrived in our foster program covered in fleas and lice. We got him feeling better, and through it all, he has been nothing but an absolute sweetheart. Then a few days ago, Louie spiked a fever, started vomiting, and developed diarrhea. We initially wondered if stress might be the culprit. Thankfully, his temperature came down, and overnight he left us a very strange “present” in his litter box. Our vet took a closer look and discovered what it was: a balloon. 😳🎈 Thankfully, X-rays showed no balloon material remaining. Louie is eating, playing, and acting much more like himself. He is also having his neuter surgery, and we’re keeping a very close eye on this little guy as he continues on the road to recovery. Louie’s story is also a reminder of something we don’t always get to show you: rescuing and caring for a kitten can be expensive. From medical treatment and medications to surgery, food, litter, and foster care, the cost of caring for an animal often goes far beyond the adoption fee. Adoption fees help, but they don’t cover the full cost of care. If you’d like to help kittens like Louie get the care they need, and help us be there when the next animal arrives in need - A donation of any size makes a difference. ❤️ https://pethoodga.org/give/#give-today And please, never release balloons. What goes up eventually comes down, and for curious animals like Louie, it can become a life-threatening danger. 🎈🚫 We’re rooting for you, Louie. Keep getting better, little guy. 💙🐱

🐾 650+ Pets, 1 Park, Our Biggest FREE Vaccine Clinic Ever On Saturday, Oct. 24, Planned PEThood of Georgia’s FREE pet vaccine clinic served over 650 cats and dogs at Best Friend Park in Norcross. It was the largest outreach event in our history! 🎉 We planned for 400 pets. Hundreds more showed up. ⏰ The first owners arrived at midnight to hold their spot. By 5 a.m., five hours before we opened, even more had joined them. At one point, the line stretched out of the park and down Jimmy Carter Blvd. Pets received free vaccinations, microchips, flea and tick prevention, spay/neuter vouchers, and supplies. 💉 This turnout shows how much this community loves its pets. 💛 Our free clinics are 100% funded by donations, sponsors, and grants. A huge THANK YOU to: 🚗 Subaru of Gwinnett and the Subaru Loves Pets initiative 🐶 Angels Among Us Pet Rescue ❤️ Petco Love 🙏 Faith Pescatore Subaru of Gwinnett and Angels Among Us also donated supplies and giveaways, and nearly all of them were gone by the end of the day! And thank you to the veterinary professionals, our staff, and every volunteer who gave their time and skill. We couldn’t do it without you. #PlannedPEThoodGA #FreePetClinic #GwinnettCounty #Norcross #SubaruLovesPets #PetcoLove #AngelsAmongUs #CommunityCare Angels Among Us Pet Rescue

🏠🐱 Give a Community Cat a Warm, Dry Place to Rest! As temperatures drop, outdoor community cats need safe places to escape the cold, wind, and rain. The good news? You can make a simple, weather-resistant shelter with just a few inexpensive materials! A simple shelter can make a huge difference for a cat who calls the outdoors home. Do you have a community cat in your neighborhood? Consider building a shelter and sharing these instructions with a friend!

🪟🐾 Two Little Window Watchers Are Looking for Their Forever Home! Meet Matilda & Roo! 💕 These two adorable kittens may be busy watching the world go by, but what they’re really waiting for is their forever family together! Nearly 3 months old, Matilda and Roo are a bonded pair who must be adopted together. Roo is a handsome black-and-white tuxedo who is always ready for his next adventure, while brown/grey tabby Matilda is an energetic little explorer with a BIG personality. They love playing, wrestling, exploring, and keeping each other entertained. And when the zoomies are over? Both are happy to settle in for some serious snuggles. 🥰 These two are the perfect combination of playful + affectionate, and they’ll keep each other company while bringing twice the fun and twice the love to their lucky family. ❤️ Roo is neutered, has age-appropriate vaccines, is microchipped, and has tested negative for FeLV/FIV. Matilda will be appropriately vetted for her age. Could you be the forever family they’re waiting for? 🏡🐱🐱 Apply to adopt Matilda & Roo and give this sweet bonded pair a home where they can grow up together! Complete an application form here: https://pethoodga.org/adopt/

☕️ THE LAST COFFEE KITTEN FOUND HIS FOREVER HOME! We always say two kittens are better than one, and Espresso is proving us right! The last of our Coffee Kittens has been adopted, and even better, Espresso gets to go home with his brother, Macchiato, who was adopted just last week! ☕️☕️ Mom couldn’t wait to get home and reunite the boys. Both Espresso and Macchiato are so loving, snuggly, and fun, and we couldn’t be happier that these brothers get to grow up together. From rescue to reunion, this is exactly the kind of happy ending we love. Cheers to a lifetime of cuddles, mischief, and making memories together! 🐱❤️ Happy tails, Espresso! And welcome home, Macchiato’s brother!

Looking Good, Doing Good! 👕 Have you spotted the WEG logo on our team’s scrubs, t-shirts, and surgical caps? That’s thanks to our amazing corporate sponsor, WEG Electric Corp. USA WEG helps fund our staff uniforms, making sure our team is outfitted and ready to provide compassionate, lifesaving care to the pets and community cats we serve. Corporate partnerships like this help support the people behind the mission and make our work possible every day. We’re so grateful to WEG for investing in our team and the animals who count on us! 🐶🐱💙 Thank you, WEG, for being part of the Planned PEThood family!

Meet Faith- A Champion for Animals and a $40,000 Difference Faith Pescatore has supported Planned PEThood both financially and through volunteering since 2020. A Gwinnett County resident and animal welfare advocate, Faith is committed to organizations that address the root causes of issues like animal overpopulation. Earlier this year, Faith brought a community cat to Planned PEThood for TNVR (Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return) services. After helping the cat recover, Faith decided the feline would make a better pet than a return-to-field candidate—so the "R" never happened. The cat, now named Bootsie, has remained in Faith's loving home ever since. Faith's support has only grown from there. In August 2026, she donated $7,000 to help fund the majority of our Northeast Georgia Free Vaccine Clinic. After reading Planned PEThood's 2026 Mid-Year Impact Report, Faith was inspired to increase her support further. Today, September 14, 2026, she donated $40,000 to fund Planned PEThood's life-saving programs—our largest individual donation of 2026. Support from donors like Faith is what allows Planned PEThood to provide low-cost and free veterinary services for cats and dogs, including community cats, shelter animals, and pets belonging to individuals and families. We intentionally set our prices below cost and rely on donations from individuals, businesses, and grants to cover the difference. We'd love for you to help us celebrate Faith! ❤️ Give Faith some love in the comments, then like and share her story so more people can see what one dedicated animal advocate can accomplish.

💜 Meet Violet: A Sweet Senior Looking for Her Forever Home 💜 At 15 years old, Violet has learned that life is best when it’s quiet, cozy, and filled with love. She is a very sweet girl who would love to spend her golden years with someone who appreciates the gentle companionship of a senior cat. Violet eats special food for her allergies and would be happiest as the only cat in the home, where she can soak up all the attention for herself. She may be a senior, but she has plenty of love left to give, and she deserves a family who will cherish her for all the wonderful years ahead. ❤ Could you be Violet’s forever person? Come meet this sweet girl and see if you’re the perfect match! Email adoptions@pethoodga.org to learn more.

ADOPTION UPDATE: DOUBLE THE HAPPY NEWS! We’re thrilled to share that Aspen and Stella have both been adopted! 🤍🤍 These two beautiful girls came to us just a few weeks ago, got a much-needed spa day thanks to Happy Cat Hotel & Spa, and now they’ve already found their forever family. Talk about a glow-up! We couldn’t be happier for Aspen and Stella and wish them both a lifetime of love, cozy naps, and all the pampering they deserve. Happy tails, sweet girls! 🏡❤️

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ADOPTION UPDATE: DOUBLE THE HAPPY NEWS!