Sunny days and warm weather are here, which means our April 13th Spring Wine Fling is around the corner. Please join us in celebrating the Georgia pets we've helped and the many litters prevented!
In this issue, we'll cover:
Amazing 1Q25 Spay/Neuter Results
Spring Wine Fling Fun-raising Event
Our Spay/Neuter Partner Impact in SW Georgia
Thanks to you and a generous donation from a long-time supporter, we've already given $80,000 in grants this year! But, as our partner network and reputation grow, it emphasizes how desperately our spay/neuter assistance is needed throughout Georgia.
We need your support more than ever to continue serving our existing partners while embracing the many new ones statewide. Please read on for ways you can help us solve Georgia's growing pet overpopulation epidemic.
Network of 48spay/neuter partners spanning 138 of 159 Georgia counties
New and Expanding Demands for Funding
39 NEW organizations applied for spay/neuter grants
12 EXISTING partners already re-applied for funds
Spay/Neuter Voucher Program Pet Owners
Launched in February 2025 in partnership with Georgia SPOT Society
35+ pet owners asked for help affording spay/neuter in the FIRST month
*Estimate based on the average cost of spay/neuter surgery; actual costs vary by size, sex, and condition of the animal at the time of surgery.
Upcoming Events
April 13th: Spring Wine Fling Fundraiser
You don't want to miss the 3rd Annual Spring Wine Fling on Sunday, April 13th, from 3-7 p.m. at a beautiful Buckhead Estate. Mix and mingle with fellow animal lovers while sampling some of Georgia's finest wine from exceptional vineyards.
Tickets are $100/person and include:
Wine tastings from 4 amazing vineyards
Live soft rock music by Lánre
Signature cocktail and non-alcoholic spritzer bar
Delicious delectables by Taste of the Town
Smooches with Pooches (puppy kissing booth)
Lively winery auctions and raffles
And so much more!
Proceeds from all of our events fund spay/neuter grants for organizations throughout Georgia, helping to stop the pet overpopulation epidemic and the senseless euthanasia of companion animals in shelters.
Holding Hope serves Randolph County and five neighboring counties where affordable spay/neuter services are in critical demand.
Recent $2,500 grant lasted just over a month
14 cats and 8 dogs fixed—sadly, many were already expecting
Many left unfixed will yield abandoned litters dumped in roadside ditches and on rescuers' porches (again)
Your donation will help us quickly gather another $2,500 to fund the next round of surgeries. Can you chip in to make this possible? Every dollar brings us closer to ending this tragic cycle.
We’re on a mission to ignite a transformation in Georgia, one spay/neuter at a time. By funneling resources and grants directly to "boots on the ground" heroes—the dedicated teams tirelessly battling pet overpopulation—we’re not just saving lives; we’re fostering a future where every pet in Georgia thrives. Join us in this crusade to end the cycle of euthanasia for healthy companion animals, because together, we can turn the tide and celebrate a new era of pet well-being in our state.
Did You Know?
The Georgia Pet Foundation's Buy a Tag, Save a Life program generates funds for our spay/neuter grants through specialty license tags, available at your local county tag offices throughout Georgia. Help us spread the word so we can deliver more funds to our 'boots on the ground' partners.
