UGA Pet Health Center Grand Re-Opening Celebration

Photos from the community event

By University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine

February 19^th, 2026

On Valentine’s Day, the recently renovated UGA Pet Health Center, now a Stanton Spectrum of Care Clinic, opened its doors to the community for a celebration filled with love for pets and those who care for them. Thanks to a generous $5.2 million grant from the Stanton Foundation, the expansion has improved the facility and grown the team, enabling the Pet Health Center to provide even more comprehensive, high-quality care for dogs and cats at all stages of life.

Guests enjoyed a festive, family and pet-friendly afternoon with sweet treats, a pet-themed photo booth, crafts and activities, guided clinic tours, and giveaways. Visitors also had the chance to meet new team members and learn more about how the expanded PHC will continue to support the health and wellness of pets throughout the community.

Read about the official ribbon-cutting ceremony here.

UGA Pet Health Center Grand Re-Opening Celebration

German Shepherd puppy licks a small pink cup held by a person with tattoos. The puppy wears a brown collar and leash at the UGA Pet Health Center event.

Two Boston terriers sit in a stroller at the UGA Pet Health Center grand re-opening. A person adjusts heart-shaped headwear on one dog, which wears a polka dot shirt.

Bulldog in a red harness lies on the sidewalk during the UGA Pet Health Center grand re-opening. A table with refreshments and people stand in the background.

Black and white dog with paws on a white table looks up at a person holding a cup of whipped cream. UGA Pet Health Center Grand Re-Opening Celebration.

At the UGA Pet Health Center grand re-opening, a brown poodle on a pink leash is greeted by Hairy Dawg, the UGA mascot, who pets the dog.

Uga mascot pets two dogs on leashes at the UGA Pet Health Center grand re-opening. People stand in the background near the building entrance decorated with red balloons.

Golden retriever licks a pink treat held by a person on a teal leash. The event takes place in a parking lot with blue handicap symbols.

Boy looks at pet health display table during the UGA Pet Health Center grand re-opening. Table has preserved specimen jar, model heart, and educational cards. — In the spirit of Valentine's Day, attendees got the opportunity to learn about canine and feline heart health.

UGA mascot draws with chalk next to a young child at the Pet Health Center grand re-opening. People stand under a white tent in the background on a sunny day. Balloons are visible.

Young child smiles while sitting near chalk art, with UGA mascot at the Pet Health Center Grand Re-Opening Celebration.

A woman in a lab coat smiles next to UGA mascot Hairy Dawg at the Pet Health Center grand re-opening. A balloon arch in red, pink, and white decorates the entrance.

A group poses with UGA mascot Hairy Dawg under a balloon arch at the Pet Health Center grand re-opening. A person in the foreground takes a photo of the group with a smartphone.

Group poses at the UGA Pet Health Center grand re-opening, brick building with red and white balloon arch. Staff wears red, mascot stands front and center.

Woman smiles holding a poodle next to Hairy Dawg at the UGA Pet Health Center grand re-opening, balloons decorate the entrance.

Two smiling girls pose with Hairy Dawg mascot outside the UGA Pet Health Center. The mascot wears a red jersey and stands in front of glass doors with clinic hours posted. Red and white balloons decorate the entrance.

A smiling woman holds a basset hound in a

Two young boys stand behind a red and white striped booth, holding heart-shaped crafts. The booth is decorated with pink, yellow, and blue hearts. A brick wall is in the background.

The Pet Health Center is a general practice clinic conveniently located on the University of Georgia's main campus. The clinic is currently accepting new canine and feline patients. Make an appointment today!