Free Veterinary Care for Military Families’ Pets Available in May – Appointments Open Now in Gwinnett County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Duluth, Georgia – April 13, 2026 – Duluth, GA (April 13, 2026) – In honor of Military Appreciation Month, Planned PEThood of Georgia is offering free veterinary care for the pets of active-duty, veterans and retired military families in Gwinnett County, May 1 to May 31, 2026.

This month-long initiative, made possible through the generous support of the Sunstate Foundation, reflects Planned PEThood’s mission to make veterinary care more affordable and accessible. This helps keep dogs and cats healthy, families together, animals out of shelters, and prevent suffering before it starts.

At its Duluth clinic, the organization will provide no-cost veterinary services to qualifying families, including preventive and routine care. Military families may receive care for up to two pets per household.

“Too many families are forced to delay or go without basic veterinary care- because veterinary costs have skyrocketed, and are now out of reach” said CJ Bentley, CEO, Planned PEThood of Georgia.

“Closing that gap is central to our mission. In a community like Gwinnett County- home to nearly 39,000 veterans and a large population of active-duty service members and their families- it’s especially important that we show up in meaningful ways. Because of the Sunstate Foundation’s support, we’re able to remove those barriers and extend that commitment to military families, ensuring their pets receive the care they need while honoring their service and sacrifice.”

Program Highlights
• Available to active-duty, veterans and retired military families living in Gwinnett County
• Up to two pets per household
• Appointments required; limited availability
• $35 booking deposit (fully refunded at time of visit)
• Valid military ID requested

Appointments are available May 1-May 31, 2026, and must be scheduled in advance.

👉 Learn more and schedule an appointment at: PEThoodga.org/heroes .

Planned PEThood of Georgia
2860 Buford Highway
Bldg F, Suite 2
Duluth, GA 30096
Marci Reynolds
Director, Development and Marketing

Planned PEThood of Georgia is a 501(c)(3) animal welfare nonprofit with more than 16 years of lifesaving impact. Based in Duluth, the organization delivers mission-driven services that support pets and the communities they live in across Metro Atlanta and Northeast Georgia.

Through donor support, Planned PEThood of Georgia addresses the root causes of pet overpopulation by expanding access to care and preventive services. Its work helps keep dogs and cats healthy, keeps animals with their families, reduces shelter intake, and prevents suffering before it begins.

Core programs include low-cost spay and neuter surgeries delivered both at its Duluth location and through our mobile unit affordable veterinary care, free vaccine clinics, trap-neuter-vaccinate-return (TNVR) for community cats, humane education, and pet foster and adoption services.

Planned PEThood of Georgia has earned Charity Navigator’s highest 4-star rating and Candid’s Platinum Seal of Transparency, independent recognition of strong financial management, accountability, and transparency.countability, and transparency. EIN: 90-0516757 

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