Thursday, April 12, 2012
Hightower Farm & Animal Sanctuary in Snellville is merging with Daffy's Pet Soup Kitchen to help more Gwinnett County pet owners in need. In this week's Viewfinder we take a look at the charity's new digs.
Lindy Barrett-Grove, Hightower Farm's founder and owner, is excited about the possibilities her new venture will offer needy pets in Gwinnett County. Barrett-Grove has merged her non-profit corporation, Hightower Farms, with Daffy's Pet Soup Kitchen. Daffy's is owned and operated by Tom Wargo, who after seeing a need for families who couldn't afford to feed their pets, decided in 1997 to start his own nonprofit. He bought pet food with his own money and gave it to people straight from his truck. Wargo says the dogs and cats he helped feed were often the only good thing in their owners’ lives. With Barrett-Grove's help, Daffy's has grown by leaps and bounds. The nonprofit has recently opened up shop in a new 2,000 square foot office and …
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Being a one-woman show can get tiring, but Lindy Barrett-Grove knows there are animals that need her.
It started off with Lindy Barrett-Grove bringing home stray animals when she was a kid. Her parents made sure not to squelch any interest she had, and by the time she was in her 20s, she'd taken in a Rhodesian Ridgeback mix that she decided to call Fergie. The dog was abused, starved and wandering along a mountainside. About 14 years later, in 2004, Fergie died, and it was her death that led Barrett-Grove to do what she does today. As the owner of Hightower Farm & Animal Sanctuary, the 49-year-old mother of two is basically a one-woman show these days. She's been running the nonprofit shelter since 2006, and finances have always been tough. "It becomes overwhelming at times," Barrett-Grove said. "There are a lot of days I do say, 'OK, I …
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
This kitten is up for adoption.
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Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Alma, a short-hair kitten is currently being taken care of in a foster home, and she is being adopted out through Hightower Farm in Snellville. This black and white kitten is about eight weeks old. She is house-trained, spayed, up to date on shots and friendly with other cats. The adoption fee is $50 for the kitten. Hightower Farm & Animal Sanctuary also usually requires an adoption application and contract to be signed. For more information, contact Ellen's foster parent at 770-714-0726 during the evening and on weekends. In addition, potential pet parents may contact Hightower Farm & Animal Sanctuary at 770-761-1341, or email info@hightowerfarm.org.
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
This kitten is available for adoption.
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Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Ellen, a short-hair kitten is currently being taken care of in a foster home, and she is being adopted out through Hightower Farm in Snellville. This black and white kitten is about eight weeks old. She is house-trained, spayed, up to date on shots and friendly with other cats. The adoption fee is $50 for the kitten. Hightower Farm & Animal Sanctuary also usually requires an adoption application and contract to be signed. For more information, contact Ellen's foster parent at 770-714-0726 during the evening and on weekends. In addition, potential pet parents may contact Hightower Farm & Animal Sanctuary at 770-761-1341, or email info@hightowerfarm.org.
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Abandoned by her family, Misty May found her way to an animal sanctuary.
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Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Husky mix Misty May is about a year old, and she is currently being adopted out through Hightower Farm in Snellville. Misty May was abandoned by her family before she found her way to Hightower Farm and Animal Sanctuary. "She is very smart and super sweet, according to a review posted by the organization. The Husky mix is still young, weighing about 40 pounds, but dogs in this breed normally reach about 60 - 100 pounds. She is crate-trained, spayed and up to date with vaccinations. In addition, Hightower Farm indicates that she is also good with children and other pets. "Misty May gets along with all our other dogs," officials said. The adoption fee normally is $145 for dogs and puppies. The fee includes the spaying or neutering, a …
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Found wandering around a north Georgia college campus, this puppy is available for adoption through Hightower Farm & Animal Sanctuary in Snellville.
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Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Sugar Ray, a puppy Labrador retriever and boxer mix, is in a foster home and now being adopted out through Hightower Farm in Snellville. Weighing approximately 40 pounds, Sugar Ray "looks like a shiny black lab with a white chest and white forearms. It’s a tuxedo look," according to a review posted by Hightower Farm & Animal Sanctuary. Before coming to the attention of Hightower Farm, Sugar Ray was found by one of the professors at a north Georgia college. The professor decided he couldn't keep him, and Sugar Ray is now in a foster home. Sugar Ray is now neutered, de-wormed and crate trained. He has also tested negative for heart worms. In addition, he has also had a rabies vaccine. He will need monthly skin treatments for a few more …
Monday, June 13, 2011
Wills Park Fills with dogs, cats, horses and humans, yoo, for annual fair.
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Monday, June 13, 2011
Hundreds if not thousands of humans stopped by Wills Park Equestrian Center's covered arena on Sunday, June 12 for the annual Animal Rescue Fair, which works to educate people about the need for pet adoption-and to encourage them to take a new pet home. The goal was to adopt out 200 or more pets during the five-hour fair, said Penne Crews, coordinator of the fair. She personally saw 15 to 20 animals adopted out despite being busy keeping things running smoothly. Angel was one of those dogs who found a new home. Rebecca and Janie Levergood and their mother were taking the puppy home to join other pets, including frogs. The girls said Angel was adopted just five minutes before the Walk of Fame, set up to honor those families who have rescued…
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Ashley's dedication to school work, animals and people make this 15-year-old stand out.
Whiz Kid's Name: Ashley Barrett Whiz Kid's Age: 15 Whiz Kid's School: Greater Atlanta Christian School Whiz Kid's Accomplishment: Ashley is an all-around good kid. Not only does she do well in school, but also she makes time to volunteer her time to help pets and people. She consistently makes honor roll, is a Beta Club member, attended Emory University Summer Institute for the Gifted program and is a Duke University 'TIP' student. (Yearly, Duke University provides programs for high-achieving students through its Talent Identification Program.) Ashely also volunteers weekly at Hightower Farm & Animal Sanctuary pet adoption events and monthly at a downtown shelter feeding Atlanta's homeless population. In addition, Ashley's mother, Lindy …
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Snellville's Hightower Farm & Animal Sanctuary provides a safe haven for abandoned dogs and cats.
Lindy Barrett-Grove started bringing home lost animals as a child. And, then there was Fergie. Fergie was abused, starved and lost on a mountainside in Dahlonega, Ga. Barrett-Grove, who was in her 20s at the time, could not turn her back to the Rhodesian Ridgeback mix. It was second nature for her; something she always did. "My parents were very supportive and never said no when I brought a hurt or abandoned critter home," she said. "They both share my compassion for animals. I guess that's where I learned it. "If we weren't able to keep an animal ourselves, my parents would help me find it a home." Fergie died in 2004, about 14 years after Barrett-Grove found her. Two years later, Fergie inspired Barrett-Grove to officially start the …
Amberr Meadows
12:25 pm on Monday, January 10, 2011
It is wonderful to see someone supporting an animal cause that helps older and disabled animals. Great work and thank you for your compassion, Mrs. Barrett-Grove. It will be great to see how your program continues developing and aiding animals of misfortune! more ›