ABOUT THE FOUNDER

Lisa Sharp, founder and director of AMGPR is a lifelong animal lover. She began pet-sitting at an early age and has always had pets of her own. Her first foray into the rescue world was helping to organize a "piggy train" from a Maryland shelter. Over 100 pigs made their way through the southeast with the help of dozens of volunteers! The pig you see as "The Face of AMGPR" is Ozzy, one of the first pigs that found a home with Lisa and her herd.

Before starting Atlanta Metro Guinea Pig Rescue, she volunteered at Atlanta Humane Society and North Georgia Guinea Pig Rescue.

Currently, along with her husband and son, Lisa shares her home with 7 of her own guinea pigs and a wonderful Newfoundland dog, Walter. She has recently added hiking and bird watching, more specifically owl watching, to her list of hobbies. Gardening and watching hockey also top the list of fun things to do!

  IN THE COMMUNITY

This is the garden at Inman Park Preschool where two former AMGPR rescues (Jack and Angela) get their fresh parsley and veggies. Mozart the Guinea Pig and I introduced the kids another type of guinea pig. He was so relaxed and responsive to the kids. He loved being the center of attention!

I answered questions about pigs and why so many are homeless. I also got to hear stories of Jack and Angela from the kids themselves. It was so much fun! The school is a wonderful place!