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Gwinnett Animal Welfare and Enforcement offers interactive programs all about animal welfare and education for Gwinnett County Public Schools, and we can come to your school!
Interested in having Animal Welfare and Enforcement staff visit your school?
Email AWEVolunteers@GwinnettCounty.com or call 770.339.3200.
Love animals and want to make a positive impact? Join our volunteers at the Bill Atkinson Animal Welfare Center! Whether you’re laundering fresh bedding, walking dogs, or spending time with cats, your efforts directly contribute to caring for animals during their stay.
Visit VolunteerGwinnett.net to explore our ongoing and one-time volunteer opportunities. If you have any questions, call 770.339.3200 or email AWEVolunteers@GwinnettCounty.com.
The Bill Atkinson Animal Welfare Center receives thousands of animals each year. Through donations, we can offer public education programs that cover responsible pet ownership, vaccination clinics, spay/neuter services, and overall animal wellness.
Donate online or via check made payable to Gwinnett County Animal Welfare, ensuring to include ‘donation’ in the memo section. All checks must be mailed to the Bill Atkinson Animal Welfare Center located at 884 Winder Highway in Lawrenceville.
Thank you for your continued support of the Animal Welfare and Enforcement Division initiatives! Your generous contribution helps care for Gwinnett’s furry friends. Please note that monetary donations are tax-deductible under Section 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code, and a receipt will be provided.
If you’d like to support shelter pets at the Bill Atkinson Animal Welfare Center, consider donating any of the following items during operating hours:
The following pet-specific items are also accepted:
| CATS |
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| Food (all types) and treat |
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Kitten formula |
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Meat-based human baby food |
| Small bungee cords |
| Cat Beds |
| Cat bowls (metal or ceramic; 1 to 3 cups) |
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Cat carriers (top-loading medium or large) |
| Tru Catch Trap – 30LTD |
| Feliway Classic Spray |
| Diffusers and oils |
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Feeding pacifier, syringe, and silicone nipple for kittens |
| Fleece blankets |
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Lick mats |
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Litter and litter boxes |
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Cat toys (plastic and cloth) |
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Scratchers (all sizes) |
| DOGS |
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| Food (all types) |
| Treats (jerky and soft) |
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Peanut butter |
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Unrefined coconut oil |
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Bully sticks |
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Canned pumpkin |
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Sentry Calming Collar (all sizes) |
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Igloo doghouse (large and extra-large) |
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Adopt Me leash (6 feet with standard clip) |
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Slip-rope leash (large, 6 feet long) |
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Lick mats (all sizes) |
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Slow feeders (for large breed) |
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Frisbees and tennis balls |
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KONG Wobbler (all sizes) |