http://www.emanuelcountyhumanesociety.org/

Emanuel County Humane Society, Swainsboro, GA (2026)

11/01/2026

🎃🐾 THE RESULTS ARE IN! WE HAVE OUR WINNERS! 🏆🎉

HAPPY HALLOWEEN, EMANUEL COUNTY! 👻❤️

What a wonderful first year for our PUMPKINS FOR PAWS Decorating Contest!

Our local businesses have amazed us with their creativity, and our community showed up to support them. Now it's time for the moment we've all been waiting for!

🥁🥁🥁 DRUMROLL, PLEASE!

🏆🎃 THE GOLDEN PUMPKIN AWARD GOES TO...

🚗🛞 RED'S QUICK L**E & TIRE! 🏆🎉

CONGRATULATIONS to Carmen, Dustin, and the entire Red's crew!

Your creative tire-and-pumpkin display captured the most votes and earned the title of our very first GOLDEN PUMPKIN WINNER!

👏 LET'S GIVE THEM A HUGE ROUND OF APPLAUSE!

But wait... we have ANOTHER winner to announce! 🎁

🎟️🐾 COMMUNITY PRIZE DRAWING WINNER...

🎉🎉 TANNER! 🎉🎉

Congratulations, Tanner! Your entry was randomly selected from our eligible drawing entries, including Pumpkin Passport bonus chances!

Please contact the Emanuel County Humane Society privately so we can verify your winning entry and arrange your prize! ❤️

🐾 AND NOW, OUR BIGGEST THANK YOU!

To EVERY business that participated, decorated a pumpkin, welcomed visitors, and helped us turn a little Halloween fun into a community event...

THANK YOU! ❤️

To everyone who voted, visited businesses, collected secret words, and shared our contest...

THANK YOU! ❤️

This was never just about pumpkins.

It was about bringing our neighbors together, celebrating the businesses that make Emanuel County special, and reminding everyone that there are animals in our community depending on us.

And thanks to YOU, our first Pumpkins for Paws was a success! 🐾❤️

We hope everyone had fun, discovered a few new favorite places, and made some wonderful memories along the way.

🎃 CONGRATULATIONS TO BOTH OUR WINNERS!

🏆 GOLDEN PUMPKIN: RED'S QUICK L**E & TIRE

🎁 COMMUNITY PRIZE DRAWING: TANNER

From all of us at the Emanuel County Humane Society...

🧡 HAPPY HALLOWEEN! 🧡

🐾 Emanuel County Humane Society
❤️ A Community with Heart!

10/30/2026

🎃🐾 PUMPKINS FOR PAWS BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT #9! 🐾🎃

🕊️🌸 TOMLINSON FUNERAL HOME | SWAINSBORO! ❤️

HONORING LIVES, PRESERVING MEMORIES, AND SERVING OUR COMMUNITY!

Today we're shining the spotlight on another wonderful local business participating in the Emanuel County Humane Society's 1st Annual Pumpkins for Paws Decorating Contest!

And this one has a long history of being there for Emanuel County families during some of life's most difficult moments. ❤️

🕊️ DID YOU KNOW?

Tomlinson Funeral Home continues a tradition of locally owned funeral service in Swainsboro dating back to 1933!

For generations, their staff has helped families navigate the loss of loved ones, offering guidance, compassion, and support when it's needed most.

Funeral service is about much more than arranging a ceremony. It's about honoring someone's life, preserving precious memories, and helping families find comfort as they say goodbye.

And those are things that mean a great deal in a close-knit community like ours. ❤️

🌸 MORE THAN JUST FUNERAL SERVICES!

Tomlinson Funeral Home offers a variety of services to help families celebrate and remember their loved ones.

🕊️ Traditional funeral and memorial services

🌿 Burial and cremation arrangements, including an onsite crematory

❤️ Funeral preplanning to help families prepare ahead of time

📸 Personalized memorial videos and online tributes

🎖️ Assistance with veterans' funeral benefits

📖 Grief resources and aftercare support

💐 Memorial arrangements and personalized ways to honor a life well lived

And here's something you might not know!

Their staff can also help families with important paperwork, including life insurance claims and Social Security notifications, easing some of the responsibilities that come during an already difficult time.

🎃 NOW LET'S TALK ABOUT THEIR PUMPKIN!

Tomlinson Funeral Home has brought a beautiful combination of artistry and Halloween tradition to our competition! 🌸💀

Their entry features a black pumpkin decorated with a colorful sugar-skull-inspired design!

With bright flowers, delicate green vines, painted details, and a cheerful skull face, this pumpkin is a wonderful example of how something spooky can also be beautiful!

We love seeing the different styles and personalities our local businesses have brought to this contest! 🎃❤️

🏆 COULD TOMLINSON FUNERAL HOME TAKE HOME THE GOLDEN PUMPKIN AWARD?

THAT'S UP TO YOU!

🗳️ VIEW ALL THE ENTRIES AND VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE!

https://emanuelhumanesociety-wlndv.wordpress.com/pumpkin-contest/

🔎 DON'T FORGET YOUR PUMPKIN PASSPORT!

Stop by Tomlinson Funeral Home, check out their decorated pumpkin, and look for the SECRET WORD displayed with it!

Collect secret words from participating businesses and submit them on our contest website for bonus entries into the Community Prize Drawing! 🎁

❤️ No purchase necessary! Voting and the Pumpkin Passport are completely FREE!

📍 TOMLINSON FUNERAL HOME
718 South Main Street
Swainsboro, GA 30401

📞 (478) 237-3691

🌐 www.tomlinsonfuneralhome.net

❤️ A BIG THANK YOU to Ken Tomlinson and the entire Tomlinson Funeral Home team for participating in Pumpkins for Paws and helping support the Emanuel County Humane Society!

The businesses that serve our community do so in many different ways. Some help us celebrate life's happiest occasions, while others provide comfort and guidance during our hardest days.

We're grateful to every business that has joined us in bringing Emanuel County together for the animals! 🐾❤️

📅 TODAY, OCTOBER 30, IS THE LAST DAY TO VOTE!
🏆 Golden Pumpkin Award announced HALLOWEEN, October 31!

👇 HAS TOMLINSON FUNERAL HOME HELPED YOUR FAMILY?

You're welcome to share a kind word about their staff or the service they've provided to our community.

Let's show another local business some appreciation!

And remember, vote for YOUR favorite pumpkin, whichever business it belongs to! 🎃🐾❤️

Emanuel County Humane Society
❤️ A Community with Heart!

10/29/2026

🎃🐾 PUMPKINS FOR PAWS BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT #8! 🐾🎃

👽🛸 T&T SUPPLY | SWAINSBORO! ❤️

THIS ONE IS OUT OF THIS WORLD! 🌎🚀

Today we're shining the spotlight on another wonderful local business participating in the Emanuel County Humane Society's 1st Annual Pumpkins for Paws Decorating Contest!

And this crew has brought a visitor from another planet to the competition! 👽😂

🔌 DID YOU KNOW?

T&T Supply has been serving Swainsboro and the surrounding area for nearly 25 years!

Established in 2001, this locally operated electrical supply business has become a familiar stop for electricians, contractors, maintenance workers, and homeowners looking for electrical supplies and materials.

And if you've ever been in the middle of a project and realized you're missing one little part, you know just how valuable a local supply store can be! ❤️

🔧 MORE THAN JUST A PARTS COUNTER!

T&T Supply specializes in electrical supplies and materials for projects big and small.

⚡ Electrical supplies and equipment

🔌 Materials for electrical repairs and installations

🛠️ Supplies for contractors and maintenance projects

🏠 Parts and materials for home improvement jobs

😊 Knowledgeable staff to help customers find what they need!

Sometimes having a local business where you can walk in, ask a question, and get help finding the right supplies makes all the difference!

🎃 NOW LET'S TALK ABOUT THEIR PUMPKIN!

Well, technically, we're not sure what planet this fellow came from! 👽🛸

T&T Supply has gone completely OUT OF THIS WORLD with their entry!

Their display features a giant bright green alien holding a silver pumpkin that looks like a flying saucer, complete with glowing green lights and a space-themed backdrop!

And their sign says it all:

🛸 "T&T SUPPLY IS OUT OF THIS WORLD!"

We love seeing the imagination and creativity our participating businesses have brought to this contest!

🏆 COULD T&T SUPPLY TAKE HOME THE GOLDEN PUMPKIN AWARD?

THAT'S UP TO YOU!

🗳️ VIEW ALL THE ENTRIES AND VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE!

https://emanuelhumanesociety-wlndv.wordpress.com/pumpkin-contest/

🔎 DON'T FORGET YOUR PUMPKIN PASSPORT!

Stop by T&T Supply, check out their alien pumpkin display, and find the SECRET WORD displayed with it!

Collect secret words from participating businesses and submit them on our contest website for bonus entries into our Community Prize Drawing! 🎁

❤️ No purchase necessary! Voting and the Pumpkin Passport are completely FREE!

📍 T&T SUPPLY
519 Industrial Way
Swainsboro, GA 30401

📞 (478) 289-6333

❤️ A BIG THANK YOU to Amanda, Timmy, and the entire T&T Supply crew for participating in Pumpkins for Paws and supporting the Emanuel County Humane Society!

Businesses like T&T Supply help keep local projects moving and remind us how important it is to have knowledgeable, hardworking people serving our community.

We're grateful to every business that has joined us in bringing Emanuel County together for the animals! 🐾❤️

📅 Voting ends October 30!
🏆 Golden Pumpkin Award announced Halloween, October 31!

👇 HAVE YOU SHOPPED AT T&T SUPPLY?

Tell us about your experience in the comments and help us show another local business some love!

And remember, vote for YOUR favorite pumpkin, whichever business it belongs to! 🎃🐾❤️

Emanuel County Humane Society
❤️ A Community with Heart!

10/28/2026

🐾❤️ A BIG THANK YOU TO QUALITY AIR! ❤️🐾

We love seeing our community come together to help animals in need!

The Emanuel County Humane Society would like to extend a HUGE thank you to Quality Air for their incredibly generous $1,000 donation! 🐶🐱

Ricky, along with his handsome four-legged companion River, stopped by to present the donation to our Humane Society President, Shari Watt.

As a volunteer organization, we depend on the generosity of local businesses and caring individuals to keep our mission moving forward.

This $1,000 will help us continue our work providing spay and neuter assistance, helping animals in need, and working toward a better future for the animals of Emanuel County.

Every donation makes a difference, and support like this reminds us just how much good our community can accomplish when we work together. ❤️

Thank you, Ricky, River, and everyone at Quality Air, for supporting our Humane Society and the animals who depend on us!

And River, we think you deserve a few extra treats for helping deliver such a wonderful gift! 🦴🐾

❤️ PLEASE JOIN US IN THANKING QUALITY AIR FOR THEIR GENEROSITY! ❤️

10/28/2026

🚨🐾 MISSING! PLEASE HELP BRING THESE BOYS HOME! 🐾🚨

Two male French Bulldogs have been missing since Monday, October 26, from the Fish Whitehead Road area.

Their family is desperately trying to find them, and we need our community's help!

🐶 Both dogs are males.
📍 Last seen: Fish Whitehead Road
📅 Missing since Monday, October 26

📞 If you have seen either dog, found them, or have ANY information about where they might be, please contact:

JUSTIN MORENO
📱 912-293-6153

❤️ PLEASE SHARE! Even if you don't live in the immediate area, someone on your friends list might!

Please keep an eye out around your homes, yards, and outbuildings. If someone has taken them in for safekeeping, please help us get them reunited with their family.

🐾 Two little boys are missing from home, and we're hoping our community can help bring BOTH of them back safely!

❤️ SHARE, SHARE, SHARE! ❤️

10/28/2026

🎃🐾 PUMPKINS FOR PAWS BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT #7! 🐾🎃

🧋💜 NEW GENERATION NUTRITION | SWAINSBORO! ❤️

“WITCH PLEASE, I NEED A LOADED TEA!” 🧙‍♀️😂

Today we're shining the spotlight on another wonderful local business participating in the Emanuel County Humane Society's 1st Annual Pumpkins for Paws Decorating Contest!

And this one is bringing a little ENERGY to the competition! ⚡💜

🧋 DID YOU KNOW?

New Generation Nutrition is a local spot right here in Swainsboro known for its colorful loaded teas, shakes, and friendly atmosphere!

Whether you're heading to work, running errands, or just need an afternoon pick-me-up, it's a fun place to stop and treat yourself!

And if you've never tried a loaded tea, you might be surprised by all the different flavors and colorful combinations available!

💜 WHAT DO THEY OFFER?

🧋 Loaded teas in a variety of flavors

🥤 Nutrition shakes

🍓 Fun, fruity drink combinations

⚡ Specialty energy drinks

😊 Friendly service and a welcoming atmosphere!

And here's a little something worth celebrating!

According to Emanuel County food service inspection records, New Generation Nutrition received a PERFECT 100 on its April 2026 health inspection! 👏

That's something any food or beverage business can be proud of!

🎃 NOW LET'S TALK ABOUT THEIR PUMPKIN!

New Generation Nutrition has brewed up a little Halloween magic for our competition! 🧙‍♀️💜

Their entry features a mischievous witch pumpkin wearing a purple hat, surrounded by spooky decorations, cobwebs, spiders, skulls, and glowing purple lights!

And right beside her sits a colorful loaded tea with a sign that says:

🧙‍♀️ “WITCH PLEASE, I NEED A LOADED TEA!”

We have a feeling that witch isn't the only one who feels that way some mornings! 😂

We love seeing our participating businesses use their creativity to show off what makes them special!

🏆 COULD NEW GENERATION NUTRITION TAKE HOME THE GOLDEN PUMPKIN AWARD?

THAT'S UP TO YOU!

🗳️ VIEW ALL THE ENTRIES AND VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE!

https://emanuelhumanesociety-wlndv.wordpress.com/pumpkin-contest/

🔎 DON'T FORGET YOUR PUMPKIN PASSPORT!

Stop by New Generation Nutrition, check out their decorated pumpkin, and find the SECRET WORD displayed with it!

Collect secret words from participating businesses and submit them on our contest website for bonus entries into our Community Prize Drawing! 🎁

❤️ No purchase necessary! Voting and the Pumpkin Passport are completely FREE!

📍 NEW GENERATION NUTRITION
210 South Green Street
Swainsboro, GA 30401

📞 (478) 268-0084

❤️ A BIG THANK YOU to Tjuna and everyone at New Generation Nutrition for participating in Pumpkins for Paws and helping support the Emanuel County Humane Society!

Whether it's a quick drink, a friendly conversation, or simply seeing a familiar face behind the counter, our local businesses help make Emanuel County feel like home.

We're grateful to every business that has joined us in bringing our community together for the animals! 🐾❤️

📅 Voting ends October 30!
🏆 Golden Pumpkin Award announced Halloween, October 31!

👇 HAVE YOU TRIED NEW GENERATION NUTRITION?

What's your favorite loaded tea flavor? Tell us in the comments and help us show another local business some love!

And remember, vote for YOUR favorite pumpkin, whichever business it belongs to! 🎃🐾❤️

Emanuel County Humane Society
❤️ A Community with Heart!

10/27/2026

🎃🐾 PUMPKINS FOR PAWS BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT #6! 🐾🎃

🦚🏡 EDENFIELD HOUSE INN | SWAINSBORO! ❤️

A LITTLE SOUTHERN CHARM AND A WHOLE LOT OF HISTORY!

Today we're shining the spotlight on another wonderful local business participating in the Emanuel County Humane Society's 1st Annual Pumpkins for Paws Decorating Contest!

And this one is a beautiful piece of Swainsboro history! ❤️

🏡 DID YOU KNOW?

The Edenfield House was built in 1895!

That's right! This beautiful historic home has been standing right here in Swainsboro for more than 130 years!

The house became home to the Edenfield family in 1927 and was later purchased by Jim and Imogene Buckley, who lovingly restored the property and opened it as a bed and breakfast in 1985.

Today, the inn is operated by David and April Quinn, who purchased the property in 2023 and continue preserving its history while welcoming visitors to our community.

🌸 MORE THAN JUST A PLACE TO SPEND THE NIGHT!

Whether you have family coming to town, know someone traveling through Emanuel County, or just want a peaceful little getaway, Edenfield House offers something special!

🛏️ Beautifully decorated guest rooms with private bathrooms

🍳 Delicious homemade breakfasts

🌿 Lovely landscaped grounds and gardens

☀️ A relaxing sunroom and inviting front porch

🏛️ Historic architecture, beautiful woodwork, and elegant furnishings

🐾 They even offer a pet-friendly room for guests traveling with their furry companions! Be sure to ask about availability when booking.

And here's something we love about businesses like this. When visitors stay in Swainsboro, they also have the opportunity to discover our local restaurants, shops, and attractions!

That's good for our entire community! ❤️

🎃 NOW LET'S TALK ABOUT THEIR PUMPKIN!

Edenfield House has brought a little elegance and creativity to our competition with a beautiful PEACOCK pumpkin! 🦚💙

Their creation features a gorgeous blue peacock design, complete with decorative feathers that really make this entry stand out!

We love seeing how each business has brought its own personality and creativity to this contest!

🏆 COULD EDENFIELD HOUSE INN TAKE HOME THE GOLDEN PUMPKIN AWARD?

THAT'S UP TO YOU!

🗳️ VIEW ALL THE ENTRIES AND VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE!

https://emanuelhumanesociety-wlndv.wordpress.com/pumpkin-contest/

🔎 DON'T FORGET YOUR PUMPKIN PASSPORT!

Stop by Edenfield House Inn, check out their decorated pumpkin, and find the SECRET WORD displayed with it!

Collect secret words from participating businesses and submit them on our contest website for bonus entries into our Community Prize Drawing! 🎁

❤️ No purchase necessary! Voting and the Pumpkin Passport are completely FREE!

📍 EDENFIELD HOUSE INN
426 West Church Street
Swainsboro, GA 30401

📞 (478) 237-3007

🌐 www.edenfieldhouseinn.com

❤️ A BIG THANK YOU to David, April, and everyone at Edenfield House Inn for participating in Pumpkins for Paws and helping support the Emanuel County Humane Society!

We're proud to have businesses in our community that preserve our local history while welcoming new faces to Emanuel County.

📅 Voting ends October 30!
🏆 Golden Pumpkin Award announced Halloween, October 31!

👇 HAVE YOU EVER VISITED OR STAYED AT EDENFIELD HOUSE?

Maybe you've attended a gathering there, admired the beautiful house, or have a favorite memory to share!

Tell us about it in the comments and help us show another local business some love!

And remember, vote for YOUR favorite pumpkin, whichever business it belongs to! 🎃🐾❤️

Emanuel County Humane Society
❤️ A Community with Heart!

10/26/2026

🎃🐾 PUMPKINS FOR PAWS BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT #5! 🐾🎃

💐🌸 THE GEORGE'S FLOWER SHOP | SWAINSBORO! ❤️

LOVE BLOOMS HERE! 💕

Today we're shining the spotlight on another local business participating in the Emanuel County Humane Society's 1st Annual Pumpkins for Paws Decorating Contest!

And this one comes with a little piece of Emanuel County history! ❤️

🌸 DID YOU KNOW?
The George's Flower Shop has been serving Emanuel County since 1937!

That's nearly 90 years of flowers, family traditions, and helping neighbors celebrate some of life's most important moments.

The business was originally established by Mr. and Mrs. H.I. George and was purchased by Betty and Bob Ray Peebles in 1959.

Their daughter Angelia joined the business in 1977, and the family's tradition of floral design and community service continues today.

💐 MORE THAN JUST FLOWERS!

Whether you're celebrating something special or letting someone know they're in your thoughts, The George's offers:

🌹 Fresh floral arrangements for birthdays, anniversaries, and everyday occasions

💍 Wedding and special event flowers

🕊️ Sympathy arrangements and memorial tributes

🌿 Plants and silk floral designs

🎁 Gifts and special surprises

🚗 Local flower delivery

There's something special about a small-town flower shop that has helped generations of families celebrate, remember, and show a little love! ❤️

🎃 NOW LET'S TALK ABOUT THEIR PUMPKIN!

The George's Flower Shop has joined the competition alongside our other wonderful participating businesses, bringing a little floral creativity to the fun!

We love seeing the different ways our local businesses have embraced this contest and helped bring attention to the animals of Emanuel County! 🐾

🏆 COULD THE GEORGE'S FLOWER SHOP TAKE HOME THE GOLDEN PUMPKIN AWARD?

THAT'S UP TO YOU!

🗳️ VIEW ALL THE ENTRIES AND VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE!

https://emanuelhumanesociety-wlndv.wordpress.com/pumpkin-contest/

🔎 DON'T FORGET YOUR PUMPKIN PASSPORT!

Stop by The George's Flower Shop, find their decorated pumpkin, and look for the SECRET WORD displayed beside it!

Collect secret words from participating businesses and submit them on our contest website for bonus entries into the Community Prize Drawing! 🎁

❤️ No purchase necessary! Voting and the Pumpkin Passport are completely FREE!

📍 THE GEORGE'S FLOWER SHOP
311 North Racetrack Street
Swainsboro, GA 30401

📞 (478) 237-2841

🌐 www.swainsboroflorist.com

❤️ A BIG THANK YOU to everyone at The George's Flower Shop for participating in Pumpkins for Paws and supporting the Emanuel County Humane Society!

Our local businesses are part of what makes Emanuel County special, and we're excited to celebrate each one throughout this contest!

📅 Voting ends October 30!
🏆 Golden Pumpkin Award announced October 31!

👇 HAVE YOU VISITED THE GEORGE'S FLOWER SHOP?

Share your experience in the comments and help us show this local business some love!

And remember, vote for YOUR favorite pumpkin, whichever business it belongs to! 🎃🐾❤️

Emanuel County Humane Society
❤️ A Community with Heart!

10/24/2026

We had such a great time at our Lick or Treat event today. Thank you to everyone for helping make our Lick or Treat a successful day.

10/24/2026

🎃🐾 WHAT A DAY!

Our Lick or Treat event at Tractor Supply was such a fun day, and we just want to say THANK YOU to everyone who came out and made it special.

Everything was completely FREE for the community to enjoy.

We had the photo booth, cotton candy, popcorn, costumes, games, treats for the dogs, and plenty of wagging tails all around. ❤️

The Emanuel Co. Animal Shelter also brought dogs that were available for adoption, and FOUR of them found homes today. 🐶🏡

That alone made the day worth celebrating.

A huge thank you to Tractor Supply Co. for hosting us and for donating dog food to the shelter. Support like that makes a real difference for the animals being cared for every day.

Thank you to every volunteer who helped set up, run activities, hand out treats, take photos, make popcorn and cotton candy, clean up, and keep everything moving.

And thank you to every family who stopped by, brought their dogs, played the games, took pictures, adopted, asked questions, or simply came over to enjoy the day with us.

No tickets.
No admission.
No fundraising pressure.

Just a free community event, a lot of happy people and pets, and FOUR shelter dogs going home. ❤️🐾

That is a pretty good Saturday.

Emanuel County Humane Society
Community With Heart