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Board Members
Lindy Barrett-Grove, President
Francoise Tyler D.V.M., Vice-President
Denise Peterson, Secretary
Our History
My name is Lindy Barrett-Grove. I was born Lindy Quast in Chicago, Illinois. I started bringing home lost and injured critters when I was just a child, but I consider my first real 'rescue' to be a starving dog I named Fergie (yes, she had red hair). Fergie was my friend and companion for more than 14 years. Sadly, she passed away in 2004. Over the last 15 years, I have taken in hundreds of animals and have been able to pair many of them with their perfect human companions.
In 2002 I expanded to my current location in the Snellville/Conyers area, 30 miles east of
Atlanta, Georgia. The animals now have four acres on which to run and play. Every animal that comes into our program has a HOME FOR LIFE if it does not get adopted. We do not euthanize animals to make space for others so we are almost always at capacity. When we do have a spot available, we may be able to take in a pet which meets our requirements and for which a 'surrender' fee is paid.
Past residents of the sanctuary have included raccoons, turtles, birds, opossums, rabbits, goats, and pigs. Until recently, I cared for these animals entirely on my own with no financial assistance from outside sources. In 2006 I became incorporated as a non-profit organization, became a State-licensed animal shelter, and have been granted tax exempt status by the IRS (501(c)3), thus allowing me to legitimately solicit donations from my family, friends, and fellow animal-lovers.
Our Vision
To create a sanctuary where animals are well fed, well loved, and unafraid.
To promote understanding and compassion between humans and animals.
To do our part in helping to eliminate the pet-overpopulation epidemic in Georgia by spaying and neutering every dog and cat that comes through our gate.
In short, to create a better world from our little corner of
Georgia.
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