Beyond work
I love a good introduction, so here are a few more: the rescues close to my heart and the Atlanta small businesses I send people to.
Rescues close to my heart
My home is always full of rescue pets and the occasional foster. Each of these groups offers lots of great options to get involved, and many host wonderful events throughout the year benefiting human and furry friends alike.
LifeLine Animal Project
Atlanta
Georgia’s largest animal welfare nonprofit, and where my foster kittens came from. LifeLine runs the Fulton and DeKalb county shelters, and in 2025 more than 90% of the dogs and cats in its care were saved.
Furkids
Cumming and metro Atlanta
Georgia’s largest no-kill rescue and shelter for cats and dogs. Furkids also drives animals from crowded Georgia shelters to adopters in northern states, and takes in cats other rescues often can’t.
Atlanta Humane Society
Atlanta
One of Atlanta’s oldest charities, founded in 1873. This no-kill shelter offers adoption, affordable vet care, and cruelty and disaster rescue, and it’s expanding animal protection work to all 159 Georgia counties.
Tri-Cities Friends of Kitties
East Point, College Park, and Hapeville
A neighborhood nonprofit looking after community cats south of Atlanta. Volunteers work with neighbors to keep outdoor cats safe, sheltered, and fed.
Alyssa’s Animal Sanctuary
Valdosta
A colorful sanctuary in south Georgia where rescued animals live out their lives. You can subscribe to their fun animal cams, placed around the sanctuary, to check in on the residents.
Small businesses I send people to
Personal favorites around Atlanta. Nobody paid or asked to be listed.
Shops that help animals
Second Life Thrift Store
Avondale Estates
An upscale thrift shop whose proceeds go to animal rescue groups.
Good Mews Animal Foundation
Marietta
A cage-free, no-kill cat shelter with a small shop at the front. They also host events and visits to their one-of-a-kind shelter.
Lickers & Whines
Smyrna
A community pet boutique with hand-selected food, handmade treats, toys, and collars, plus pet-friendly gatherings.
Books
The Lavender Bookshop
Marietta
Every book on the shelves has an LGBTQ+ main character, and the book clubs and events are free.
The Reading Attic
Marietta Square
A mother-and-daughter shop focused on children’s books and Georgia authors.
Read Shop by The Merchant
Vinings
A bookshop and café in one.
Food and drink
Flour + Time
West Midtown
A vegan bakery known for French-style pastries, with a dog-friendly patio.
Coffee Man
Blandtown
Craft cold brew infused with real fruit and spices, roasted on site.
Australian Bakery Cafe
Marietta Square
Australian meat pies and pastries.
Markets and refills
Floral Park Market
Berkeley Park
Part flower shop, part grocery, part artisan goods.
Upper West Market
Underwood Hills
An indoor, year-round farmers market with produce, local meat, pantry goods, and homeware.
Joyful Jarra
Adair Park
A zero-waste refill shop for cleaning and personal care products.
Secondhand, vintage, and making
Scraplanta
Adair Park, Tucker, and Duluth
A creative reuse nonprofit that collects pre-loved craft supplies and runs free or sliding-scale workshops.
Kudzu Antiques
near Decatur
Antiques and vintage finds.
The Local Exchange
Marietta Square
A modern-day general store with locally made food, drinks, art, and vintage finds.
