October marks an exciting new chapter for our organization as we proudly introduce EveryPet—the same dedicated team and mission you know and love, now with a fresh new look and name! 🤩

In this month’s newsletter, we’re recapping our rebrand launch and media highlights, celebrating inspiring supporters like Margaret and Travis Storey, and sharing heartwarming updates from recent events like Spay Days and Rosie’s Matching Campaign. 💙

Plus, don’t miss your chance to vote for our Cutest Patient of the Month and learn how you can make a difference by volunteering or supporting our Pet Food Bank. 🫶

A New Name, the Same Mission

On October 1, we officially launched our new name and look — EveryPet! This exciting rebrand marks a new chapter in our ongoing mission to make veterinary care accessible and affordable for all.

A huge thank-you goes out to the expert team at High Reason for helping us bring this vision to life through thoughtful strategy, design, and storytelling. 🙏

We invite you to explore our new website and follow along on our rebranded social media platforms, including our brand-new LinkedIn! 😍

You can also now find all our latest press releases and media coverage featured on our website’s News & Media page.

More BIG News on Launch Day! 

As if our October 1 rebrand to EveryPet wasn’t exciting enough, we had even more to celebrate! 

We’re thrilled to announce the return of SpayJax and Duval Cat Fix—two impactful FREE spay/neuter programs for Duval County residents, available exclusively at our Norwood location, and sponsored by the City of Jacksonville. 🥳

Through SpayJax, eligible residents can schedule free spay/neuter surgeries for up to six pet dogs or cats per household each month by meeting low-income guidelines or being enrolled in programs like SNAP, Medicaid, Healthy Kids, or Section 8/Public Housing.

For our feline friends, Duval Cat Fix offers free spay/neuter for both pet and community cats—no appointment needed for community cats! (Intake times: Mon–Fri, 9 AM –3 PM; Sat, 9 –10 AM; Sun, closed.) 🐈

These programs expand access across Duval County so that even more families can receive the help they need.

It’s another powerful step toward living our mission at EveryPet—ensuring every pet, in every family, gets the care they deserve. 🐾

Sunday Spay Days Continue to Save Lives

Since our last newsletter, we’ve hosted two life-changing Sunday Spay Days, giving pets a healthier future while providing invaluable experience for aspiring veterinarians. 🩺

On September 14, 21 veterinary students from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine (Classes of 2026, 2027, and 2028) gained hands-on experience in high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter surgical care. 

On October 5, 21 students (Classes of 2025–2028) returned for another influential day, performing surgeries on dogs and cats from partner organizations, further honing their skills under the guidance of Dr. Brian DiGangi, our Director of Professional Development, and other seasoned professionals. 💙

Pawsitive Wellness Event Recap

On September 14, EveryPet hosted a successful Pawsitive Wellness Event, providing essential care to 54 pets and their families.🐾

During the event, 14 cats and 40 dogs received wellness services, including a six-month supply of heartworm and flea prevention when indicated, helping to ensure their continued health and well-being! 💉

Events like these are more than just numbers—they are a critical resource for families in our community, helping pets stay healthy.

Rosie’s Fund Matching Campaign Exceeds Goal

With your investment in our work, we raised over $117,000 to support the continued spay and neuter of our community cats! 🥳

This amazing success means even more pets will receive the care they need and deserve—proof that when our community comes together, lives are changed. ✨

Welcoming Friends of EveryPet

We were honored to host Brett Llewellyn, President and Director of Dogs Trust USA, for a tour of both EveryPet facilities! 🐕 

We’re grateful for this continued partnership and shared commitment to making veterinary care accessible and keeping pets with the families who love them. 🥰

Lend a Paw: Volunteers Needed!

EveryPet thrives because of the incredible generosity of our volunteers—and right now, we need more helping hands than ever! 🙏

From assisting with spay/neuter events and Pet Food Bank distribution to supporting daily operations at our facilities, there are countless ways to make a real difference.

Joining our volunteer team is not only rewarding—it’s a chance to gain hands-on experience, meet fellow animal lovers, and directly impact your community. 🌎

Support Pets in Need: EveryPet’s Pet Food Bank 🐶🐱

EveryPet’s Pet Food Bank helps ensure that families facing financial challenges can keep their pets fed and healthy. By providing free pet food to those in need, we’re helping pets stay in the homes they love and preventing unnecessary surrenders. 🐾

This October, our friends at High Reason will be matching the first 500 pounds of food donated to our Pet Food Bank — doubling your impact for pets in need! 🐶🐱

You can help make a difference by donating, volunteering, or spreading the word!

Every bag of food, every hour of your time, and every act of support helps pets and their families thrive. 💙

The Heart Behind Friends of Precious Paws

When it comes to compassion for animals, Margaret and Travis Storey set a leading example. 🥰

The couple first connected with our organization nearly two years ago after touring our Norwood facility. “Walking through and just seeing all the cats in cages stacked two or three high, and seeing all the dogs in the kennel room—that’s what touched both of our hearts,” Travis recalled.

That experience, along with the moving stories shared in our newsletters, inspired the Storeys to deepen their involvement. “It’s not just the pets,” Travis said. “You’re helping families—seniors, kids, people who wouldn’t be able to keep their pets healthy or even keep them at all without this organization.” 🐾

For Margaret, animals have always been family. “I don’t have children. These are my children,” she shared, smiling as she mentioned her two five-year-old cats, Gracie and Sassy—both of whom, she admits, are “quite spoiled.”

Her compassion for animals began early. Margaret grew up with pets and went on to care for neighborhood cats as an adult. “I’m a firm believer that we need to control the population of homeless animals and take care of those that are injured or need help—especially for people who can’t afford it,” she said. 🫶

Last spring, the Storeys transformed that shared passion into something lasting by founding the Friends of Precious Paws (FOPP) program.

Created initially as a birthday gift from Travis to Margaret, FOPP has grown into a leadership giving program that helps sustain our mission year after year. ✨

“Margaret has pretty much whatever she wants,” Travis said with a smile. “So for her birthday, I donated in her honor—and suggested we start a leadership giving campaign to inspire others.”

Today, with more than 160 members and growing, Friends of Precious Paws continues to strengthen EveryPet’s foundation of care. “People should know this is a well-run organization,” Travis added. “When you give, your money goes to the right place—and it’s used for good.” ❤️

This past spring, we founded a group known as the Friends of Precious Paws—a special community of individuals who have generously given $1,000 or more to support our mission. 💙

These members demonstrate a true passion for making a difference in the lives of animals while celebrating the special bond pets share with their humans. 

Today, we want to extend a special thanks to our Best in Show members. Please join us in celebrating and thanking them! 👏👏👏

EveryPet Donor Groups

Please consider joining one of our other special donor groups:

EveryPet Family (formerly First Coast Family): Our monthly donors are the heart of EveryPet. By choosing to give each month, our EveryPet Family provides the steady, reliable support that keeps our lifesaving programs going strong. 😊

And joining is easy! Simply:

1. Visit https://www.everypet.org/donate/

2. Put in the amount you want to donate monthly

3. Click “Make Recurring Gift” 

That’s it—you’re part of the Family, helping dogs, cats, and the people who love them every single day. ❤️

Circle of Forever Friends: Members of our Circle of Forever Friends leave a lasting legacy of compassion by including EveryPet in their estate plans. Whether through a will, trust, insurance policy, annuity, or investment account, these thoughtful gifts ensure that your love for animals continues for generations to come. 

If you’ve already included EveryPet in your plans—or if you’d like to learn more—please contact Barbara Barrett at [email protected] or 904.520.7901. We’d love the opportunity to thank you personally. ✨

🏆 The Results Are In! 🏆

You voted—and it was a very close race—but we have a winner!

Drum-roll, please...🥁

Penny has officially been crowned our September 2025 Cutest Pet of the Month! 🐾

Who Will Be EveryPet’s October Cutest Client?

Every month, we meet so many adorable pets—it’s almost impossible to pick a favorite! 💕

From playful pups to cuddly cats, our October nominees have captured our hearts, and now it’s your turn to choose who takes the crown.

Check out this month’s contenders below and vote for the pet that melted your heart most using the button below! 🏆🐶🐱

Don’t miss a moment of the magic—follow EveryPet on social media for heartwarming stories, adorable pets, event updates, and behind-the-scenes moments from our team.