Pet Briefs

When Toby Tobias and Tanya Mahrous opened the doors of Second Life Upscale Resale in Avondale Estates in January of 2011, the primary goal of the upscale thrift shop was – and remains –giving homeless animals a second chance at life. Second Life has donated nearly $600,000 in cash grants to animal charities since the store opened. The grants provide assistance to animal charities by helping with vetting costs for animals saved from kill-shelters, promoting education and awareness of adopting, and helping with boarding of family pets affected by domestic abuse in the home. For more, visit secondlifeatlanta.org.