Holiday Wishes Take Center Stage at the Festival of Trees

Planned PEThood of Georgia is spreading a little extra holiday magic this year at the Southeastern Railway Museum’s annual Festival of Trees, on display from November 15 through January 4.

If you’ve ever wandered through the museum’s historic trains and twinkling lights during the festival, you know it feels like stepping into a winter wonderland. More than 60 beautifully decorated trees fill the space, each one telling its own story. This year, we’re thrilled that one of those stories is ours.

A Tree Filled With Wishes

Planned PEThood sponsored and designed a holiday tree inspired by the simple wishes we see every day. Wishes from pets and families who just need a little help.

• A kitten wishing for a warm lap and a full belly.
• A family pet wishing for good health and care their family can afford.
• A community cat wishing for safety and warmth.

These are the wishes that guide our work. Through compassionate staff, innovative programs, and supporters who believe in our mission, we help make those wishes come true. Every spay/neuter appointment, every TNVR effort, every wellness service brings animals one step closer to the lives they deserve.

The Festival of Trees is more than a holiday display, it’s a celebration of community. As our Director of Development, Marci Reynolds, shared:

“We are honored to be part of this treasured community tradition. The Festival of Trees gives us a wonderful opportunity to connect with the community, celebrate the season, and share the impact of our work for pets and the people who rely on us.”

If you’re visiting, we hope you’ll stop by our tree, take in the details, and reflect on the small wishes that unite us all during this season of giving.