Duluth-based Planned PEThood is making its second trip to Habersham to offer free veterinary services to the Northeast Georgia community.
On Saturday, Oct. 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the organization in partnership with Habersham Animal Care and Control will provide vaccinations, flea medication and microchips at no cost to 200 animals that arrive at Saturday’s event. Planned PEThood will also have opportunities for free spay and neuter services for up to 50 animals.
Habersham County Animal Care and Control has delivered tickets to people with financial need for veterinary services, but if you didn’t receive a ticket to the event and are unable to provide these services for your pet, Animal Care and Control Director Madi Nix says they are assessing need on a case-by-case basis.
If you or someone you know cannot afford veterinary services and believe this clinic can help, please reach out to animal care and control at (706) 839-0195.
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The event will take place at the Habersham County Fairgrounds, and will run similarly to the COVID-19 mass vaccination site that the fairgrounds hosted earlier this year.
This is part of Planned PEThood’s ongoing mission to serve communities in need of accessible veterinary care, and clear out shelters.
“We’re stopping the overpopulation and return to shelter rate,” Planned Pethood’s Tanya Weaver said during their last clinic in Habersham. “We don’t want any more babies brought in that could have been stopped.”
To date, Planned PEThood has fixed more than 65,000 cats and dogs across the state.
The event is made possible by funds from Jim Parker Charitable Foundation and Petco Love, as well as the donations of animal lovers. If you would like to donate to help animals in need, check out their website.
This article has been updated.
