Silver Comet Animal Welfare Alliance

06/15/2026

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06/10/2026

Attention parents of rising 6th, 7th, & 8th graders! Upcoming event at UGA! $50 registration fee and one parent must also attend. Great opportunity! 😻

Future Veterinarians Wanted! Give Your Middle Schooler a Behind-the-Scenes Pass to Georgia's Only College of Veterinary Medicine.

🐾 Does your child love animals? Dream of becoming a veterinarian? Enjoy science, medicine, or hands-on learning?

Then mark your calendars for one of STEM Atlanta's most anticipated summer experiences!

🎓 STEM Atlanta Presents:
READY, VET, GO! 2026
University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine
📅 Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Imagine your child spending an entire day at Georgia's ONLY College of Veterinary Medicine, exploring real careers, meeting veterinarians, touring a state-of-the-art teaching hospital, and participating in hands-on veterinary science activities.

This isn't a typical field trip.

This is an opportunity for your child to:
🐶 Explore careers in veterinary medicine
🔬 Experience real-world science in action
🏥 Tour UGA's teaching hospital
🩺 Learn bandaging and suturing techniques
🧪 Discover anatomy, pathology, and clinical medicine
🎤 Connect with veterinary students and professionals
🚌 Travel with fellow STEM scholars from across Georgia

Whether your child already dreams of becoming a veterinarian or simply loves animals and science, this experience can open their eyes to possibilities they may have never imagined.

🏆 UGA Vet Med's Ready, Vet, Go! Program was recognized nationally with the 2024 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award for helping students discover pathways into STEM careers.

📍 Open to Georgia students entering 6th, 7th, and 8th grades
👨‍👩‍👧 Parent chaperone required
🚌 Transportation provided from Atlanta
💲 Non-refundable registration fee: $50
⚠️ Space is limited and this program fills quickly every year.
Give your scholar a summer experience they will never forget and a glimpse into a future they may one day lead.

Register Today:
https://www.greenvelope.com/event/ready-vet-go-2026

Purchase Your Tickets Here: https://donate.infinitegiving.com/STEMATLANTA/

06/09/2026

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Today is World Pet Memorial Day, a time to celebrate the incredible companionship our departed animal family members brought into our lives. For many children, losing a pet is their very first experience with grief. It is a time full of big feelings, but also a meaningful opportunity to teach them about compassion, healing, and honoring those we love. 🌈🐾

Books are a wonderful way to open up gentle, thoughtful discussions at home or in the classroom. Stories about love and loss help children process their sadness, realize they aren’t alone, and find comfort in beautiful memories.

👉 Discover our curated RedRover Readers book recommendations for helping children navigate pet loss: RedRover.org/books/

06/09/2026

Well done, RFD! ❤️🦌🚒

06/08/2026

TODAY IS... , the perfect day to share that 's own Save Sea Life with Liddy is featured as a in the most recent issue of Kind News magazine! This dedicated 11-year-old ocean enthusiast has authored several books that are available through her website, regularly speaks to classrooms about the importance of keeping oceans clean and protecting their inhabitants, and hosts lots of beach clean ups! Congratulations, Liddy and for being such an amazing advocate for oceans, beaches, and marine life!
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06/07/2026

There are a variety of options to provide for your pets if/when you can no longer care for them. PLEASE INCLUDE THEM in your plans and legal documents! As discussed in the post below, a trust is most reliable. Defining wishes & expectations in a will is much better than nothing. There are several free will making tools available including 2nd Chance 4 Pets. 🐶

⏳ Pets are legally property, so if no one takes yours when you die, a court can authorize the executor to surrender them to a shelter.

A clause in your will can name a caregiver, but it cannot force that person to actually provide care, and nothing happens until the will clears probate weeks or months later.

A pet trust closes both gaps: it funds a caregiver directly and gives a trustee the legal duty to see the money is spent on the animal.

For most owners the cheaper version is a few paragraphs added inside an existing revocable living trust, not a separate standalone document.

A standalone pet trust mainly makes sense if you do not already have a revocable trust to fold it into.

If no friend or family member will commit, some ASPCA chapters, university veterinary programs, and private sanctuaries provide lifetime care in exchange for an upfront endowment.

Whatever route you choose, identify the specific animal by microchip and name an enforcer separate from the caregiver, since that is what actually stops someone from swapping in a lookalike to keep the payments coming.

Set the trust to end at the earlier of the pet's death or 20 years and 364 days, so the funding cannot run indefinitely.

A friend's informal promise to take your dog is kind, but it is not binding and can fall through, which is the gap a funded, enforceable arrangement fills.



P.S. The software I use to keep my own revocable trust, pour-over will, and powers of attorney updated is linked in the comments.

*The content shared here is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not personalized investment, tax, legal, or financial advice. Consult a licensed professional before making decisions based on your specific situation.*

06/04/2026

This is in ! ❤️🐶

This dog park has been named one of the best in the country.

06/03/2026

Learn more about Sgt Stubby with fun children's activities here:
Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero 🐶




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06/03/2026

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Happy 110th Birthday to the United States Army Veterinary Corps!

On June 3, 1916, the U.S. Army Veterinary Corps was formally established through the National Defense Act. One hundred and ten years later, the mission endures.

From the care of cavalry horses to the protection of the food supply, the Veterinary Corps has evolved with the Army's needs. Over time, as cavalry units gave way to mechanized forces, the government-owned animal mission shifted largely to military working dogs, while the food mission expanded to encompass many aspects of public health.

Today, the Army Veterinary Corps care for military working animals, safeguard the food and water supply for troops at home and abroad, and support readiness in every theater of operations. They are force multipliers. They are essential to the mission.

To the Army Veterinary Corps, past and present: your service matters. Your work protects both those who serve and those who cannot speak for themselves.

110 years. Still serving. Still essential.

Want to learn more about the Vet Corps? Check out our April 2026 newsletter here:
https://mwdheritagemuseum.org/newsletters/

05/27/2026

Congratulations, Dunk! We know you'll be amazing as a ! 🥰