I have been a volunteer since December 2019. I call Frankie and Andy's Place my happy place. I get the privilege of loving on these sweet babies twice a month, sometimes more! No matter what is going on in my life once I step through the gates at FAAP I feel peace and calm sweep over me. Being greeted by such loving souls makes my heart happy. I can't say enough of the magical feeling that exists at FAAP. The love I am able to give and the love I get in return from these amazing fur babies is priceless. Even though their pasts aren't pretty, they don't hold that against us. It is so rewarding to see the light in their eyes once they realize they are part of heaven on Earth. To be able to show these fur babies what love is after the crappy hand they have been dealt previously and to know that they leave this Earth feeling so much love is a feeling that no amount of money can buy!
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I started volunteering after my sweet baby Skeeter passed away. It has become my happy place. Being able to love on these sweet seniors is awesome! The second chance given to these babies that someone basically threw away in their previous life is heart warming. These babies have hit the jackpot!
I've been volunteering at Frankie and Andy's Place since the first dog, Lil' Kim walked through the doors. It was love at first sight, and nine years later, you'd have to pull me kicking and screaming from getting to be with the current 37 dogs living their best life there. We began with one, little cabin, and today we have three wonderful cabins with walkways, wooded trails, green grass to roll in...not to mention the most incredible staff and volunteers on the face of the planet. Everything is all about those precious dogs. And everything about the dogs is how they care for each other and countless humans they inspire. In the community they comfort, educate, rehabilitate. I can't even wrap my head around how any human could've let these dogs down when they needed their humans the most, but I feel blessed that they made their way to Frankie and Andy's Place; for we're all the richer for it.
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I have volunteerd at Frankie and Andy's Place since it's beginning. Over the years I've fallen in love over 150 times...and had my heart crushed almost as many when it was someone's time to cross the rainbow bridge. My friends and family ask me if it ever gets easier, or wonder how I can take the heartbreak over and over. Here's the thing--I know by allowing myself to fall in love with these lovely senior pups, I'm going to hurt, but I also have such gratitude for having spent time with them, knowing their last days or years on earth were probably the best of their lives. Most of these frosty-faced, loves of my life, came from unimaginable circumstances and have the most horrific backstories. Thank God for Frankie and Andy's place for showing them what love, comfort, and quality care is. The staff and volunteers are 1,000% dedicated to the dogs, and the dogs clearly show their appreciation through the love they give back to us and the community. FAAP's mission from the start has been very clear. There's no other place like it!
I have been blessed to be a volunteer for FAAP for almost 8 years. I look forward to going every week to love on these sweet babies. It makes my heart happy, after the hard lives they’ve had, seeing them being treated like royalty with great home cooked meals, lots of love and attention, expansive outdoor areas to roam and romp in, and leather chairs, sofas, beds with comfy blankets to rest their weary bodies. They truly start living their best lives when they walk through the gates of Frankie and Andy’s Place!
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Frankie and Andy’s Place is a safe and loving home for homeless senior dogs to live out the rest of their lives. Once they get to the cabin, every need and desire they have is met and they are loved unconditionally! Their biggest concern is which comfy bed or couch they are going to sleep on next! Every dog should be as lucky as these sweet sugar snouts!
As a volunteer since 2016, I am always amazed with Frankie & Andys. The care. the medical attention, the love that each dog gets is top notch. Dogs coming from the worst of situations lives change the minute they become part of this incredible rescue/sanctuary. I love seeing the dogs blossom here. So many lives touched, both the dogs and the people involved. I feel lucky to be a part of such a one of a kind organization. Every week, my heart is touched spending time with the senior dogs and everyone who makes this place run so smoothly. It is truly heartwarming.
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Frankie and Andy’s Place is such a beautiful and valuable part of the rescue community. Not many want to (or are able) commit to senior and hospice dogs as it is a massive expense, both financially and emotionally. But Frankie and Andy’s fills this niche and they do it well. Each and every dog who comes to live here experiences so much love and vitality. So many are given a poor prognosis, yet thrive for months to years due to the holistic way of life they experience. The dogs & volunteers alike are bar none, the most generous souls you’ll find this side of heaven.
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I work here very part-time. I have a career and I make enough money, but I choose to work at Frankie and Andy’s one night a week so that I can be surrounded by the love and healing energy of the cabins and sanctuary. I look forward to going in. It’s hard work, and it’s soulful work. But it is so fulfilling and enriching to see once-discarded senior dogs living their final weeks or months (or years!) being treated like literal royalty. If I ever come back as a dog, I want to end up at Frankie and Andy’s Place in my final years. The love, the care, the heart that each person pours into this sanctuary is nothing short of extraordinary.
Most of the stories you will read here are about all the wonderful things FAAP does for senior dogs that have been discarded or abused by their former owners. I know first hand every thing said is true, I have been a volunteer at FAAP for many years.
I want to tell you about another side of FAAP and what they do for people too. My granddaughter, Jessie, volunteered and worked at FAAP. Jessie had special needs but at FAAP, it didn't matter. She loved working with the dogs, it gave her a purpose, she didn't feel different, she was one of the "team".
Unfortunately, Jessie passed away last August but I will be forever grateful for all FAAP did for her.
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Frankie and Andy’s Place is a place where you feel nothing but love from the moment you open the gate. You’ll always be greeted by a smiling dog and that feeling of love stays with you throughout your time there.
The dogs at FAAP are mostly senior dogs that have been rejected or ignored or abused in their former lives but they seem to forget once they join the FAAP family.
Nothing makes me happier than to be able to forget about the outside world and walk through that gate and spend a few hours in the peace and serenity I can only find at FAAP.
In mourning for my companion, Ace, I was looking for a place to donate his meds, food and other miscellaneous items. October 2021 I found Frankie and Andy’s Place and have been there ever since! This senior dog sanctuary has been a blessing to all of the dogs living there as well as all of us humans. We get to show them the love, kindness, patience and care they all so richly deserve and should have had all along. What do I get? #1Their trust once earned. Witnessing their joy, love and the bonds they make with the staff and volunteers. Witnessing the bonds these dogs create with each other especially when one is not feeling well. The joy of seeing a dog on the brink when they move in then rebounding with the food, care, supplements and love then traipsing around like they own the place (let’s face it, they do!). I get to help make a difference in their lives.
I am a volunteer at Frankie and Andy's Place. It's so heartwarming to be a part of this organization. The dogs are loved and all their needs taken care of.
I love my time spent at FAAP each week. I look forward to going in and spending time helping to take care of and love on these precious dogs each week. The staff and volunteers all work very hard to give the animals the best care possible - I have witnessed the power of love bring about trust and peace with animals that have broken spirits because of being neglected and abused.
It is a privilege to volunteer at FAAP and I can’t wait to see these precious animals each week to show them a better side to the human race
This place is all about love and care and it works miracles. Senior dogs, most from bad situations and hospice cases, are able to live the rest of their lives here in an amazing "home" with wonderful food, nutrition, medical care, top notch staff and volunteers all with massive hearts. The main ingredient in all this is love. Love of each and every dog ... all shapes, sizes and breeds.
Frankie and Andy's Place is a beautiful nonprofit. These dogs can heal a broken heart and that's because of the love and dedication given by the wonderful volunteers. Dogs that were cast aside are now living comfortably, eating home cooked food, receiving holistic hospice care, and getting doted on everyday.
Great organization that really puts the dogs at the center of everything.
Everyone that works there is really devoted to every animal and person that they come in contact with.
Before joining Frankie & Andy’s sanctuary as a team member, I settled on the fact that I may never find a career that filled my soul and made me feel like I had purpose. Being apart and directly helping senior dogs finish their life whether they suffered from abuse or neglect has been a saving grace for me that I can’t even explain but i’ll try. I never knew I could love so many dogs at once, much less help SAVE so many dogs while being apart of something so pure and amazing. The volunteers, team members, and everyone apart of it is the cherry on top but the real gift is what the dogs have taught me. They teach me patience, resilience with their own strength and hardships and beauty in the circle of life. They make me laugh, cry, smile, and just feel so good. Going to work is my therapy. All I can hope is that I return the favor for them
What an amazing sanctuary for older and hospice dogs who would never be given a chance at most shelters! These dogs are lucky enough to live out their lives at Frankie and Andy’s Place. Cannot express what an outstanding organization Frankie & Andy’s is!! ❤️
I've visited Frankie an Andy's Place many times over the years as a donor and volunteer, and I never cease to be impressed by the quality of the physical space, the cabins, the furnishings, and the land. But it's the total devotion of the volunteers that is the most amazing aspect of this place.
Speaking as a volunteer at Frankie and Andy’s Place, I couldn’t be prouder of the way these senior dogs are cared for! The staff are devoted and committed to the loving care of each one of the dogs that live there. The dogs couldn’t have a better life than if they lived in a private home.
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I’ve been a volunteer at this senior dog sanctuary for over 5 years and have always been impressed by the loving attention and medical care the dogs receive. The staff put their heart into caring for these special seniors. And the volunteers care for them as though they were their own pets. The cast-off sugar snouts that land here often experience a better life at Frankie and Andy’s Place than they ever had before. I feel that the time and resources I contribute here are a worthwhile investment.
Frankie and Andy is an incredible organisation that does so much for lives of senior dogs as well as emotional support for them and those around them. Much like ourselves, growing old is challenging and more so if there is no one to take care of you. Creating a space like this one that gives emotional, financial and caring hands for senior dogs has my full support!
A little intro to heaven for senior dogs. They are loved and pampered by staff and volunteers during their stay. Truly a special place.
There’s magic at this place, my favorite non-profit! Always know my gifts are used wisely and true to their mission statement.
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Read moreI’ve never come across an organization that is more committed to their purpose than Frankie and Andy’s Place. They are the epitome of devotion, care, mission, advocacy and love. Every dog and human alike should be so fortunate to have an organization & community like this supporting them.
The Best! Cares so deeply for senior dogs of all sizes. The dogs don't sit in crates. They get rides in a convertible, go on hikes too. Get to drive thru McDonald's. Vist senior center and make so many happy just seeing them. No matter their health issues they do their best n beyond to make their life have quality. Lots of love in those cabins! They won't die in a shelter!!! They get to know so much love no matter how much time they have left on this earth. If I was rich I'd help build more cabins n they could rescue even more.
Everytime I visit Frankie and Andy's Place I have hope for the world. It's a place of peace and love. The dogs, no matter how old or even infirmed, are always happy to sit on a lap, or be beside a person for pets and love. I've seen miraculous transformations for so many dogs that were in their last days. Good food and unconditional love fill their golden days, weeks, or years with peace and happiness.
I was able to bring several dogs to Frankie and Andy’s to live out their lives with them. I can sincerely tell you that they had the best seniors years ever with this beautiful place. This is and I have a feeling will always be, my favorite non profit.
This is truly ‘one of the good ones! Every interaction with Penny confirms beyond reproach- that they are solely in it for the welfare of their dogs!
Frankie and Andy's Place has helped me out with two dogs that needed a place to rest their weary bones until they left this precious earth. There is NO place I would rather take a senior baby to live their last best days than Frankie and Andy's.
Frankie and Andy's Place is a unique senior dog sanctuary. Much of their care is holistically managed - home cooked food custom made to each dog's need, vitamins and minerals to help strengthen their core and individual medical attention to aid dogs to live as much of a pain free life as cane be imagined. I would want my aging dog there as they are loved unconditionally every day they have left in this world. Volunteers are there every minute of the day to make sure they know they are loved - no matter their age or condition. Lots of dogs arrive there with only a few months left, but live much longer than expected. You just can't beat the individual care and love that each dog receives. It's a one of a kind piece of Heaven!
Frankie and Andy’s Place is so special and filled with love. Every dog who enters the doors is blessed with the very best in healthcare, amazing healthy meals that any human would be thrilled to eat but are designed especially for the needs of these precious seniors. The volunteers and staff are so devoted to giving them the very best for the time they have left. It fills my heart being able to be there and give them the unconditional love they so deserve.
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I do volunteer transport for FAAP. These seniors are so blessed to get the very best veterinarian care. They are loved all day/every day by amazing staff and volunteers that truly care and know each of the seniors so well. They are fed wonderful, healthy homemade meals. The cabins are always clean. When dogs come here they live so much longer than we ever expect because of all the love, attention, wonderful food and vet care. It truly is miraculous.
Where to start for this passionate team. They are mix scientist, chef, behaviorist and big hearted softies. They have extreme integrity and answer to the dog's needs, not the humans. Priceless. Nothing like this one.
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FAAP occupies the intersection of obsession for the dog's view, expertise in caring for dog's individual needs, chef-prepared custom meals to delight their pups, and selfless devotion to service. Using dogs that the world has discarded and celebrating them, allowing them to serve seniors, and doing this all for love instead of money shows the finest aspect of human care. The best.
I fostered a senior named "Nick" (now Jason Momoa) for about 6 weeks. He is somewhere between 12-14 years old with severe mobility issues, kidney disease and a severe dislike of riding in a car. I was quite concerned about his future as he needed someone special to make sure that he could live out his remaining days with dignity and with comfort. It was seeming bleak until I got a call from Ireland one Sunday afternoon, when Penny Miller (Founder) asking about Nick and telling me about the sanctuary. I was over the moon that this was going to be Nick's new home although I knew I was going to miss his sweet nature terribly. With the help of some Trazadone to keep him calm during the 45 minute drive to the sanctuary, both Nick and I knew that when we stepped foot onto the sanctuary's grounds that he was home. He fit in so beautifully and didn't have any anxiety about the change. He gets homecooked food specific for his medical issues, beneficial supplements for his joint and kidney issues, he never has to ride in a car (except I guess to the vet's office when needed), he gets to roam around the spacious wooded grounds and play musical beds with all the dog beds available and most importantly, he is surrounded by loving caretakers and volunteers who absolutely adore him.
Fostering is always bittersweet but Nick is living his best life at Frankie and Andy's. I couldn't be more grateful to FAAP for giving seniors dogs (my passion) a beautiful and loving home for the rest of their remaining lives.
P.S. I hope to volunteer for them in my retirement. Can't wait!
The best place for the best pups!! All pups deserve so much love, and have so much love to give, and Frankie and Andys Place is where all that magic happens.
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Frankie and Andy’s Place is a dream come true for senior pups!! It’s where they come to get so much love, home-cooked meals and land to roam for the rest of their days!! They never have to worry about being tossed aside because of old age or ailments. The volunteers have hearts of gold!!
I have been working here since Christmas and I must say, I've never been more proud of what we do. And the "bosses" are caring, awesome and they just make sense. The staff and especially the volunteers are so caring.
This wonderful nonprofit has helped so many animals live out their best lives with so much love, compassion and companionship. I know several of the dogs who have made it into their place and am so grateful that they were able to live the life they deserved.
Frankie and Andy’s Place has amazing people who care for terminal dogs if all shapes and sizes. The people truly love the dogs. They provide the absolute best care, home-made food and, a comfy place for these formally neglected dogs to live the rest of their days. The teamwork and dedication of the staff is undeniable upon first glance. I love love love the dogs and the hearts that care for them!
I’ve been a volunteer with Frankie and Andy’s Place for over 6 years now. We have rescued and provided senior hospice care for over 100 senior dogs since our opening. These dogs have all come from their own dreadful, heartbreaking situations and are provided with the love and medical/physical/nutritional care they deserve and so desperately need. An amazing senior dog sanctuary!
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I have been a volunteer with Frankie and Andy’s Place since we opened in the spring of 2016. It is truly a magical place for senior dogs and all those involved! It is my happy place and there’s no where else I’d rather spend my time! :)
Frankie and Andy’s Place is an amazing non profit for senior dogs. They take in hospice seniors, injured seniors, discarded seniors, and rescued seniors. The volunteers are devoted to the precious residents there, and take care of their every need.
Frankie and Andy’s took in a senior puggle, with health issues, when we could not find an adopter or foster. I had never seen him so happy or so comfortable. They are a godsend for so many. And I feel at peace knowing Buddy aka James Earl Jones is so well cared for and loved.
what can be more respectful and loving than an organization that rescues seniors that are in need of a friend to help them cross the rainbow bridge. Every story touches my heart. I think they are amazing!
This is the most loving caring place an animal can spend their happily ever after. As a special needs and elder rescue person I know how tough and rewarding this type of rescue is. They are a wonderful organization with caring staff and volunteers. When I retire I plan on being a volunteer myself.
I've been volunteering at Frankie and Andy's Place for years. The dogs are the perfect pick me up when I'm down. They may be old, but they're so full of life and love. Everyone at F & A is dedicated and want to do what is best for all.
I can’t say enough good things about FAP…senior dogs that have been cast aside like yesterday’s trash find their forever home here. They are cared for, loved on, and catered to by staff and volunteers, living like kings and queens for whatever time they have left. It’s an amazing place run by amazing people.
Frankie and Andy’s is a wonderful rescue for elderly pups. So many people dump these sweet pups when they get old and require a lot of care. This rescue gives them a safe and loving home to live out their lives!
Frankie and Andy's place is my happy place! The dogs at FAAP will never have to wonder again when their next meal is coming. They dont have to worry about when they will receive a kind touch or a lap to snuggle on. These dogs have everything they need and deserve and perhaps for the first time in their lives, they feel safe and loved. You walk into the cabins and you feel at home, surrounded by love and the smell of home cooked food. Theres always a furry shoulder to cry on when you need it and perhaps, for the first time in YOUR life, you feel safe and loved. Theres really nothing better.
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As a "troubled human" myself, I have found a home at Frankie and Andy's Place. Between the staff, volunteers, and of course the dogs, you instantly have a family. These dogs are truly miracle workers. From visiting Senior health care facilities to elementary schools, they leave the world a happier place wherever they go. The folks at FAAP work tirelessly to ensure the health and wellbeing of the dogs. There isnt a dog that comes here who isnt treated as a part of the family. I could go on forever about the impact FAAP has had on the community and on a personal level for me.
Everything you've read is true. A beautiful, calm and loving environment for senior dogs. Top notch care and homemade food. Volunteers who love each and everyone of the dogs, but the honest truth is the volunteers get as much or more from the dogs as they give them. We all leave that place with full hearts.
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If you love animals, then you'll love Frankie and Andy's. It's one of those rare places, that while it does amazing, amazing things for the sweet dogs (most of which have stories that will bring you to tears), it also blesses the people that volunteer and work there. You just walk into an environment bathed in love ... from four-legged and two-legged creatures alike. Penny would likely have 100 dogs there if she could.
Frankie And Andy’s place is the absolute best senior dog sanctuary around. They rescue senior dogs that have been cast aside by previous owners or found stray. They receive top notch care by loving staff members and volunteers. Theses precious babies spend the remainder of their days knowing they are loved, basking in the sun, eating home cooked meals, spa treatments and frolicking in the gated yard and woods. What a piece of heaven on earth!
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Oh where should I begin!!! The people and fur babies at Frankie & Andy’s place are the absolute best I’ve ever met! What an amazing senior sanctuary where dogs that have been cast aside by previous owners or other unfortunate situations get to live out their best life like the movie stars( and are named after them) that they are. Penny & Pete make sure they receive top knotch care right down to the homemade food they receive.. The pups receive constant companionship with the many volunteers and staff members that shower them with love!!! Oh to be blessed to live here!!! I wish all dogs could be so lucky! Never, ever has there been a place like this!! Much love to all involved!❤️
Frankie and Andy’s Place is a little slice of Heaven in the North Georgia woods! Two cabins filled with the most amazing senior dogs, volunteers and staff imaginable. I have had the good fortune of being a volunteer there since the beginning four years ago. We take in the cast-offs, lost, most needy senior dogs who would not likely be rescued or adopted by anyone else. Each dog receives the best vet care from our partners at Gwinnett Animal Hospital. They are treated for any medical conditions and receive follow-up care on a regular basis. They are fed the best food... mostly home cooked at the cabins. They sleep on soft beds or furniture just like most family pets. They get to wander around the yards, and when the weather gets warm they get to visit the swimming pool at the adjacent boarding facility. They love to swim, and it’s so good for their old joints! They also work in the community spreading joy at several local Adult Senior Centers and schools, where we hope to educate the children on the importance of proper care for their family pets. It’s very difficult when we have to say good-bye to one of our senior dogs, but we do so knowing that they lived the best life during their time at Frankie and Andy’s Place.
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I could write a book about how wonderful this place is, and how it has profoundly changed my life. I have been a volunteer here for almost three years. If I didn’t live 50+ miles away I would be here every day. Penny and Peter Miller had a dream to create a sanctuary for senior dogs, they surrounded themselves with an incredible group of people and made it happen. It is amazing to see these incredible dogs, most who have been cast off after a lifetime of service to their people, come into the cabin and become part of this family. They are given love by a huge group of volunteers, fed the best food, sleep on soft comfy beds, and receive the best medical attention by Gwinnett Animal Hospital. It is heartbreaking when we have to say goodbye, but the tears quickly go away and become smiles because we know they lived their best days here at Frankie and Andy’s Place.
I love how these special people do not give up on these little old fur babies. Kinda like a retirement home for these babies. Lots of snacks, R & R and riding around, and let's don't forget all the Chick-Fil-A freebies. Just cause they got old doesn't mean throw them away. These little old Fur Babies still have lots of love, yes they can be expensive, stubborn, cranky but they weren't always like this. They're like little Grandma's and Grandpa's. xoxoxox
To say this place is a sanctuary for hurting and tired souls is a massive understatement. Not only for the babies that get the privilege to call this place home but also the volunteers and staff. I started volunteering here as a way to give back to the K9 community and ended up getting a bigger gift in return. The love that FAAP pours into their dogs is incredible and that same love is poured into anyone that is blessed enough to enter the door. These older dogs have so much love to give and so many life lessons to teach and I’m so grateful for a place like this for them to be able to do so. Quite possible heaven on Earth in my opinion.
I have followed them on Facebook for ages. If I lived closer I would be hanging out with those sweet babies every chance I got.
This is one of my favorite places and a real slice of doggie heaven. All the dogs there are seniors, tossed out by their owners, and found homeless in the final stage of their life. Frankie and Andy's Place takes them in and gives them a beautiful space and the opportunity to heal emotionally and physically. These lucky dogs then get the opportunity to spread love, and joy through community outreach visits with humans of all ages and abilities. It's a win, win for the dogs, and the humans in which they interact.
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This place is special! Each precious dog there has a sad story of loss and abandonment yet they won the senior dog lottery, so to speak, by being able to live out their golden years at Frankie and Andy’s Place. Despite their history of being failed by people in the past, most dogs show and provide immense love through community outreach at senior centers, day centers and beyond.
Frankie and Andy's Place is far beyond any other animal shelter I have seen. The staff and volunteers truly have a genuine love for animals and that is what fuels their passion and keeps this place a haven for senior dogs. One of my very best friends has volunteered there for years, and I've been lucky enough to be able to join her a few times. The amount of specialized care they provide these senior dogs is unparalleled. From diligent care of scheduling/providing medications, healthy home-cooked meals that rival your family dinners (including special holiday meals complete with menu choices), to crazy amounts of love showered on these sweet souls, plus all the comfy beds, couches and blankets for you could ask for, this place is truly the best! Each one of these dogs is so lucky to be cared for by Frankie and Andy's place. The owners have made dogs their life's work, and it truly shows. I am proud to know some of the people who help make this place run! They are a blessing!
What a wonderful soft landing for these seniors that have been discarded by their families in their latter years. The people here are so caring and the dogs so content and loved it is just so beautiful to see. I am so lucky to be a volunteer here!
I have visited Frankie and Andy's Place a number of times and have always been struck by the number of volunteers, by their extreme dedication, and by their genuine love for every dog they encounter. They are truly inspiring.
I discovered Frankie and Andy’s place after the passing of my own senior dog. My sweet 17 year old lab/golden mix, Fiona. The dog that made my whole world. After over a year of carrying her in and out, up stairs and down stairs, daily sheet changes on her dog bed, her sweet soul was ready, but I wasn’t. We used a flannel lined table cloth to keep the messes from getting into the stuffing so all we had to do was wipe it clean and put a new sheet on. What I wouldn’t give to wake up to her sweet face looking up at me and how happy she was when she had a clean sheet on her bed and good snuggle with a yummy biscuit. Stiff joints and incontinence didn’t stop her tail from wagging or her silly doggie smile. Until one evening she came into the room and got on her bed, she slowly looked over at us and I instantly knew. There it was. She was ready. That “I love you but I’m tired” look. It hit my gut like a torpedo. I will never forget that feeling like I will never forget her. She didn’t lift her head again. I will not for one moment ever regret the work it took to take care of her that last year. After all she did for me it was literally the least I could do. Every dog deserves such devotion and I see that in Frankie and Andy’s Place. I see people who will make sure a dog feels just as loved in its last days as it did in its first days. And there is no better way for a dog to leave this world than that.
This organization is a blessing to all of us- they offer a service to our dogs and humans unlike anyone else! They deserve recognition every day!
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Such a great rescue! They take in the elderly dogs that no one else wants and allow these dogs to live the remainder of their lives knowing they are loved and cared for.
Such a wonderful way to help senior pups! They are a truly an outstanding organization!
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This is most wonderful place - full of love and happiness for Senior dogs that need it the most!
F&A Place excels in every way!
Love this organization and all it does for senior dogs, senior citizens, really for people of all ages. FAAP gives back
to the community in so many ways. Love their Facebook posts - brightens everyone’s days.
Frankie and Andy’s Place is truly heaven on earth for these sweet seniors. The love and care for these dogs is truly immeasurable ..... Not only do the provide a wonderful end to the dogs story they bring joy into the lives of the people they visit as therapy dogs. What a blessing to all❤️
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This is an amazing place for unwanted seniors. Frankie & Andy’s Place takes these wonderful souls and makes sure the test of their days are full of love and comfort. They also use these amazing dogs in the community as therapy dogs at the retirement homes. What a true gift with these angels and what a blessing!
I volunteer when I can at this amazing sanctuary for older dogs. Such caring and compassionate staff and volunteers are a rare breed. Frankie and Andy’s Place has them in spades.
Not only does FAAP breathe new life into the animals they care for by providing them with the basics of shelter and food, they take caring for animals to the next level! These dogs are showered with an abundance of love from lots of great volunteers, they find purpose through their service to others, and they an provided with the care they deserve in their last days of life with comfy beds and couches, physical therapy options, and plenty of spacious place outside to roam and be a dog. What a gift to senior dogs! Thank you, FAAP!
Frankie and Andy’s Place is the WHOLE PACKAGE! Its love, compassion, insight into dogs, incredibly motivated and dedicated staff of volunteers, and amazing sponsors make this a paradise for senior dogs in need of a caring, serene environment that makes up for their too many years of abuse, neglect, or otherwise difficult lives. FAAP is our favorite charity and we are very happy to support its important mission.
I have volunteered at FAAP for going on 3 years and am continually impressed and proud of the organization and wonderful home for senior dogs that Penny and Peter Miller have built. It should be the model for all rescues around the world. These senior pups get a new chance at a wonderful life and, in turn, provide emotional support for senior humans in the area, who they visit and bring smiles to on a weekly basis. Just a wonderful, miraculous and magical little piece of heaven for all involved!!
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Frankie and Andy's Place is a slice of heaven for the senior dogs that they rescue from terrible conditions. Staffed by volunteers who adore the pups and supported totally by donations. As a volunteer myself, I look forward to every moment that I spend there!! Taking these dogs out into the community, in turn, brings such joy to the hearts of so many senior men and women. This charity stands above all the rest in the way it helps so many seniors - dogs and humans alike!!
Ministering to animals when they are alone or in their later years reflects the boundless limits of love which we possess and do not always extend, so kudos to Frankie and Andy's Place!
Frankie and Andy's Place is not a fairy tale, it is the real thing. Senior dogs are given the respect and love that they deserve when their "owners" can no longer care for them. All of the volunteers make their remaining senior years full of food, comfort and fun! Thank you Frankie and Andy's Place for being a shining star to many.
Bob and Nancy Hammond.
Frankie and Andy's Place exceeded my expectations. Their level and quality of care far surpasses any other rescue group that I have ever had the pleasure of working with. Penny and her team have now pulled four senior dogs from the shelter that I work at. Not only were they all greeted with open arms, but they were immediately treated like members of the family and I know that they will be given the most superb and loving care for the rest of their lives. I cannot say enough good things about Penny and her team.
These folks are awesome! My favorite experience was yoga with the senior dogs. We had a ball and the pups enjoyed it, too!
I don’t have a story but I have been following this amazing place on FB! What they are doing for elderly dogs and elderly humans is beautiful and amazing. There should be more places such as Frankie’s and Andy’s
Love watching them give our local forgotten and mistreated senior dogs the happy ending they deserve.
Love Frankie and Andy’s. Compassion and understanding make this the most beautiful place for their senior guests to reside. Thank you for all you do
Frankie and Andy's Place does so much for these older adult dogs! They are an Amazing organization and the awesome care they give these wonderful fur babies!
I volunteered here for a number of years. I saw first hand the love and caring that saved so many senior dogs. Frankie and Andy's is an amazing place. It is by far the best non-profit.
I read the Story about Frankie & Andy's in the Dawsonville newspaper a few months ago. Since then, I have followed Frankie & Andy's on facebook and support them financially. I will begin volunteering with them this year.
I visited F&A and met all the sweet old babies. It is horrific how a family can abandon them because they are old and need more care. They can find everything their hearts need her at F&A. Thank you for being there.
I cannot day enough; oh how I love this facility for senior dogs! These Sr. Dogs have so much left to give and deserve a quiet, warm, and safe place to lay their heads.
Amazing staff, volunteers and dogs!!!
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Frankie and Andys Place is a safe haven for our senior dogs that have been abandoned by their owners for various reasons. I volunteer when I can to give love to these amazing seniors. They deserve happiness during their later years. I love giving them walks in the woods, and cuddles on the sofa. They are an amazing pack, and get love every minute of the day. The kindness, care and dedication that is given to them by Penny and Pete is nothing but phenomenal; its a 24/7 job. These dogs enjoy life to their fullest. I cannot express how we need more places like this. No Senior, dog or human should be alone during their final years. Praise to all that volunteer and give to such a great organization...
Robin
Been volunteering here for about 3 years, love FAAP and their mission to give abandoned seniors a soft place to land.
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No matter what kind of day I'm having, when I walk through the door at Frankie & Andy's Place, it all falls away and my day immediately gets better. It's such a privilege to hang out with the seniors - no matter what their previous situation, at FAAP, they are all treated with love and respect, and they give so much love in return. I love this place.
Auntie Penny and Uncle Pete give their lives to the dogs. Their love and dedication is unsurpassable. Frankie and Andy’s Place is the real thing... love
Great supporter of older dogs who would be euthanized after being dumped by owners Thank you for caring
My husband and I have supported this top notch senior dog rescue for years now. The Millers are tried, tested and proven dog experts in every sense of the word (nutritionally, behaviorally, etc.). They are of the highest integrity and so is every single volunteer and staff. They run a super tight ship in record-keeping, finances, cleanliness, and in the care for senior dogs. I have witnessed this myself plenty of times. The heart that drives this vision is pure, extraordinarily compassionate and huge. When it comes to any charity (and I have seen tons of them so quite frankly I tend to be a natural skeptic), this one is far and above all others. It is very well respected by other animal rescues and animal professionals. I would give it a gazillion stars if I could and it still wouldn’t be enough!
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The founders/owners have the purest heart for senior dogs (and all dogs) that my husband and I have ever seen. The dogs are cared for by only the most compassionate, diligent, faithful, accountable volunteers, many of whom I know personally to be women of the highest caliber, character and integrity. The dogs live in the comfiest of quarters with soft beds, cage-free (each one very carefully temp tested), truly a home environment. We support this charity and see it — and the fruit of it — every single week. The Millers not only have the pure, huge heart, they also have the highest standards of excellence in care and also in business and management. Truly the complete model for any animal charity, they far surpass all others in every area.
What a wonderful organization! It warms my heart, giving these seniors the love and care they deserve
Outstanding rescue doing an outstanding job taking in and caring for the overseen senior dogs in local shelters.
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Frankie and Andy's Place is exactly what I would do if I ever one the lottery. Senior dodgs deserve so much for the love they give.
I am amazed by the caring nature of Frankie and Andys Place. They take in unwanted senior dogs and love them how they should be loved, get them the medical attention they need, and even have animal massage therapists give the sweet babies massages to help with physical ailments as well as the mental anxieties they are dealing with. Like I said...an amazing group!
I have rescued many old, ill and unwanted babies thru the years and love they can make the last days or years making sure these babies are cared for and loved. I love what they do for the dogs and community
The lovely Cher was rescued by this group and what a difference in her life. She is happy now, her coat is shiny, her skin is free of infection and she is loving life
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This organization took in a dog that was 15 years old, left at a kill shelter, then adopted by a rescue. ZsaZsa Gabor had a horrid infection in her mouth that had drained into her lungs and developed into pneumonia. She was not able eat or even drink water. Frankie and Andy's saved her life. She is a happy girl, infection free
This is the most amazing organization! I only became a follower and monthly giver late last year, but they are near and dear to my heart as a hospice provider for these precious beings! Hope to be more involved this coming year.....
Frankie and Andys Place took in a pup from our program that rescues dogs. They gave her a quiet place to spend yge remainder of her days and we are extremely grateful.
I have not personal had any experience with this place but I follow them everyday and want to be a part of them, I want to volunteer and am looking into it! They touch my heart and am so happy these furbabies have them! God Bless Frankie and Andy's Place. Dianne Hardy
Home sweet home in a cabin in the woods for the many lucky sweet Seniors at Frankie and Andy’s.
It’s a dogs life...
And how sweet it is.
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Hi.
I’m a new volunteer with Frankie and Andy’s Place but not new to Rescue...
volunteering as I have done so over the past 8 years at 6 Rescue’s between Fl and Ga.
Frankie and Andy’s is by far the most unique and dedicated I’ve encountered.
While others shun seniors with medical issues and special needs.
Here, they go after the challenge and are rewarded with a sweet appreciative senior that can enjoy their final days, months or years with lotsa TLC.
No cages here..
These seniors big and small can wander from doggie bed to chair to sofa as their cabin Home is set up as a regular furever home.
From early in the morn till late in the eve there is hands on cuddles and watchful eyes.
Special home cooked chicken, rice and sweet potatoes are part of the daily meal routine.
Lots of shaded outside fenced grass to roll in as they can wonder in and out as they need.
If they could talk...
I’m sure they would say...
“Yep..it’s a dogs life and we’re lovin’ it”. ❤️
I am a volunteer and donate my time and money to Frankie and Andy's Place because it is like no other. Senior dogs who would have been discarded or abandoned, find a safe place to land. They feel the love of all the volunteers and live in a warm environment with their own beds, home cooked meals and a fenced in yard. Every senior dog is made to feel special and some even spread their love in our outreach programs. It's truly one of a kind!
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Frankie and Andy's Place saves senior dogs from euthenization at shelters so they can save others. I've witnessed first hand the power of these animals with mentally challenged adults and elderly people. They have healed hearts when someone has lost their mate after 60 years together, they've helped the elderly find strength when they see the strength these senior dogs have and they've taught the mentally challenged compassion and patience so they may have compassion and patience towards others. It's truly a blessing and awe-inspiring to watch these sweet souls find purpose in their life again, canine and human alike.
They are doing amazing, important work for older animals who need a soft place to land and live after some truly horrific experiences. Their Facebook stories are full of compassion and humor. They deserve ALL the good things!
I have been Frankie and Andy’s and place and got to hold some of the sweetest dogs. Met some great volunteers.
God bless the animals.
Allison Rozier
I have been involved with FAAP since the idea was made into a reality. Penny Miller has this vision to help our senior dogs, who have been discarded by their owners, and give them a piece of heaven at FAAP. So many volunteers share her dream! So many donors honor the dogs and what this “sanctuary” stands for. Once you see these dogs THRIVE and RESPOND to the love, care and DIGNIFIED REDPECT they receive, you will want to be part of this rescue. I have been involved with helping dogs for 14 years and Thought I would never see anything as wonderful as FAAP. Please accept this heartfelt message to keep this rescue as one of the most important. Marilyn Ranck
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Frankie and Andy's Place can hardly be described without a big smile on my face and tear in my eye. These old senior dogs have grabbed my heart and I guarantee all the volunteers feel this when they visit. These old dogs show us how to live life with happiness. They hobble around the yard, some blind, some with cancer and some just frail and arthritic, but not a word of complaint. These dogs would have been euthanized at shelters, had not Penny and others rallied to save them and bring them to the old dogs home to live in comfort and peace. This is undoubtedly one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. Hard to see them go over the rainbow bridge, when one dies, but we find comfort knowing their last days were happy and adored. Come see this place, when in Winder, Ga. Marilyn Ranck
This is one of Georgia’s true gems! It is rare to find a non-profit that appeals to but more importantly helps such a wide variety of benefactors! A true collaboration to help humans and canines alike. When I say help, that is not limited to helping those in need...it helps ppl like myself feel good about volunteering and helping in any way possible! That intrinsically rewarding feeling that I know I share with its many volunteers that does not have a monitory value, and yet is still priceless!
It’s all about the dogs!
I have close and honorable friends who volunteer here and I have followed FAAP’s journey for a while. Everything you could possibly hope for a dog’s happy life is here. This is a little piece of heaven on earth for those approaching the Rainbo Bridge. I give them a 20 paw rating
My Happy Place is a slice of Heaven on Earth for senior dogs! Best senior dog rescue ever! We see the changes in each dog we rescue! From scared to happy, from timid to rock stars!
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A healing place. A loving place. A warm home in North Georgia for old dogs that would have died otherwise. As a volunteer I am the one blessed by these senior dogs every week as they come running, hobbling or limping to greet me with tails wagging. They don't know it when they first arrive, but they figure it out quickly that they matter and are safe,respected, needed and mostly loved! Rescuing senior dogs and "hospice" cases means some won't be with us long, but for those sugar snouts when it's time for their walk over the Rainbow Bridge when they're at Frankie and Andy's Place they are loved across with all the dignity and gentleness that we can. In loving memory of Cody and Donald.
This is one awesome volunteer opportunity! I feel as though I've had a mini vacation every time I go. All the dogs are amazing with their own personality. Everything from tiny to large but all with sweet personalities. Senior dogs are difficult to get adopted but these dogs prove they have much more to offer!
I love taking one or two to Retirement Facilities to visit. The residents love them and you
see smiles on there faces and an occasional giggle when the get a kiss!
We can ALWAYS use additional laps for cuddling plus please willing to visit with us! It is always the best part of my week!
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I volunteer here so I know for a fact they do exactly what they say they do..rescue senior dogs and give them the best care possible for the rest of their days. They really do sleep on couches, chairs, and comfortable beds. We rub bellies, scratch ears, give treats, or whatever else the dog tells us they like. An amazing place!
Frankie and Andy’s Place is my get away place where I spend time volunteering with these wonderful, loving seniors. Each one of these senior dogs has their own story, whether given up on because they were sick, abandoned or just had gotten old and not wanted anymore. FAAP gives these beautiful souls a place to live out the remainder of their lifes. To be able to interact with other dogs, eat home cooked meals and just love on the humans who volunteer there to love on them. There is so much love there, you feel it when you walk in the door, a welcoming bark, a tail wag and a welcoming committee meeting you at the door. A little slice of heaven for the seniors who live there and us human volunteers.
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I volunteered for the first time Frankie and Andy's Place a week ago. What a wonderful place for the rescued seniors to live out the remainder of their years. It's a warming and loving environment. The cabin is so cozy and you can tell the dogs love it there. I volunteered to spend time and love on these seniors and I left with so much more. They stole my heart. Frankie and Andy's is a loving, caring place and the owners Penny and Pete have done a fantastic job.
Frankie and Andy’s Place is Heaven on Earth for senior dogs that have been abandoned or other circumstances that leave them homeless. At Frankie and Andy’s they receive round the clock love, home cooked meals, special diets when needed and total care including addressing medical needs. I’ve seen such love and knowledge in one place.
There is no better nonprofit out there and more deserving of being top rated than Frankie and Andy’s Place. Every dog is given 100% by the volunteers of this organization. All funds raised are used completely for the dogs. Each dog receives love, attention and medical care that they do deserve. It truly is my happy place on this Earth!
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This nonprofit is hands down the best out there. I’ve personally been involved with Frankie and Andy’s Place for the past two years and have witnessed firsthand they truly walk the walk, every day. Everyone involved is deeply committed to ensuring these seniors have the best care and opportunities to shine and spread their love to any and everyone around.
Frankie and Andy’s place is such an amazing senior dog rescue! Such a heavenly place for these precious pups to live out the rest of their lives!! So well cared for and loved I can’t say enough about how wonderful this place is!!
Wonderful place supporting senior pups care and provides a home for those senior dogs who will have difficulty finding forever homes.
The founders/owners have the purest heart for senior dogs (and all dogs) that my husband and I have ever seen. The dogs are cared for by only the most compassionate, diligent, faithful, accountable volunteers, many of whom I know personally to be women of the highest caliber, character and integrity. The dogs live in the comfiest of quarters with soft beds, cage-free (each one very carefully temp tested), truly a home environment. We support this charity and see it — and the fruit of it — every single week. The Millers not only have the pure, huge heart, they also have the highest standards of excellence in care and also in business and management. Truly the complete model for any animal charity, they far surpass all others in every area.
I love the transparency of this organization, the fact that they are so passionate about the care of senior doggies makes my heart so full. Plus the bonus of all the photos to see they great care they get!
I have always said if I won the lottery I would buy a lot of land and take in all the dogs that no one wanted. Well I will probably never win the lottery but I am able to live out my dreams by volunteering at Frankie & Andy's Place. The senior dogs there are so greatful for the chance to have a place they can call there forever home, and to be truly loved by all the volunteers that come into their lives. The dogs give back what they are given tenfold, and to get to be a part of this is an amazing experience.
Great place...beautiful cabin nestled in the woods where senior dogs are given the love they deserve. Thanks Penny and Pete and all of the volunteers at Frankie and Andy's Place!!
Frankie and Andy’s Place is a most amazing spot for sugar-snouts. Penny and Pete are tremendous advocates for senior rescues.
Frankie and Andy's Place is family, be part of this program and your family just keeps growing!
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My boys and I volunteer at this wonderful cabin in the woods. We have volunteered at animal control and therefore know how truly amazing Frankie and Andy's Place is! These precious dogs went from being sad, confused,lonely and scared to pampered pups at the cabin. We look forward to seeing our furry friends each week and we are grateful for Frankie and Andy's Place!
I recently started volunteering there and absolutely love the dogs and the new life they are given at Frankie and Andys, these senior dogs are so loved and respected by everyone there.
The best Of the best. We don’t know what we do without Penny and her wonderful heart and passion for dogs.
I have lost both my heart and my wife to Frankie and Andy’s Place, but I wouldn’t change a thing! This organization truly enhances and changes lives, both human and canine, all for the better!
I have never known of an animal care non-pprofit that was so compassionate and so devoted to the highest quality of care for their animals. Frankie and Andy's Place is an example to all of us on how we should treat and care for dogs.
I have the utmost respect for The Miller’s and this lovely seniors’ home. We are not ones who trust easily, especially when it’s our dogs care. But this family has only the dogs well being- their entire well being, as priority - not just keeping them fed and safe. Their focus is giving those innocent souls a great time and the finest life possible. I’m so happy to recommend them to everyone I meet. The senior pups who are there will receive the best treatment and can live the remainder of their life knowing love and care, as all dogs deserve.
We just were referred to this lovely sanctuary for these pups in need. From what we saw, these dogs are loved and cared for...what every dog deserves.
I found about this wonderful place last year and am amazed by what they do. I read so many stories about people giving their dog to a shelter when it gets to old and hard to take care of. It breaks my heart. To have a place where some of these dogs can go to live out the rest of their lives is truly beautiful. What they are doing at Frankie and Andy’s is amazing and not just for the dogs. They truly care!
Penny Miller and her husband, Pete provide a loving and caring canine 'rest home' for ailing and aged dogs to live out whatever time they have left. This is truly God at work here on earth when it comes to helping our animal friends.
Recently, I attended a Yoga class at Frankie and Andy's Place. I mean, who wants to do yoga with goats?? Yoga with dogs, however, was so much fun! Before I left, I bought a couple of their t-shirts.
Later that day, I was wearing one of the shirts when I went to grab a bite to eat. I noticed an elderly woman who was eating with a somewhat younger man and woman. She was eating her meal but didn't have much to say to the others.
When I got up to leave, she saw the logo on the back of my shirt. She asked if I worked at Frankie and Andy's place. I told her no, but I had just enjoyed a yoga class there and met a new resident, Victor Mature. She told me that she was a resident at one of the nursing homes where the dogs from F&A's Place visit. As I was waiting for my husband to join me, I heard her engage the others in an excited conversation about the dogs and how much the residents enjoyed their visits.
I know that F&A's place brings joy to many people who are like this sweet little lady.
We first found Penny & her crew through a fundraiser, then took a tour of the Frankie & Andy’s place facility. It’s a scourge on our society that senior dogs are deemed unwanted at any point in their life. We are thankful that Pete, Penny & staff have taken this mission on, giving these valued family members a place to spend their golden years in luxury & being taken care of!!
My dog and I have a close understanding of Frankie and Andy’s Place and we are aware of the hearts, minds, and intent that went into its creation. Love is at the center of the motivation for everything about this compassionate nonprofit. It’s ALL for the senior dogs who are fortunate enough to be able to live out their lives at Frankie and Andy’s Place. It should be the model for senior care of all species!
Frankie and Andy's Place deserves 10 stars. The volunteers and staff are truly amazing. The 24 hour care these dogs receive , from the home cooked meals, weekly outing to the Senior Centers , to the Veterinary attention , just to name a few, is superior . Visit Frankie and Andy's Place to see what a wonderful environment they are providing the senior dogs.
An amazing facility that takes in discarded senior dogs left at shelters that would be unadoptable and most certainly would face death. These dogs are given a loving home and loving voluteers to work with them and love them Every day. They are treated with the love and respect they deserve in their last few years and given all the medical care they need. Some of the dogs are used as therapy dogs are going around ti nursing homes to cheer up the lives of senior adults and the adults are excited at every visit and shower the sweet senior dogs with love. Its truly a magical place, there is a reason the senior cabin has the nickname of Cocoon the dogs begin a new longer life.
Best care imaginable. Thank you Pete And Penny for the constant love and caring hands of all the dogs.
They are kind, sincere & generous in finding dogs that need comfort in their older years. What a wonderful group of people to focus on those that get left behind.
Hearts of gold! The love & care they give to these animals as they are in their senior years is unimaginable! These dogs are blessed beyond measure for being cared for at Frankie & Andy’s Place. 5 stars is not enough stars!!
This unique organization is such an incredible gift to both the dogs and the humans it rescues. One only needs to spend a short time in the cabin with these wonderful beings to feel the love and positive energy that vibrates through it and through them. The transformation that takes place is absolutely indescribable. You really have to witness and become a part of it all to understand.
Frankie and Andy’s Place is not only necessary, but it is imperative to the surrounding communities that it embraces and graces.
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There is no other place on earth like Frankie and Andy's Place! The feeling that you experience here will validate for you all that is truly right in this world. Peace, unconditional love, acceptance, purpose....... it all awaits you in this beautiful setting, wrapped in loving packages of sugar-dipped faces, fur and four paws!
Penny is absolutely amazing! The time and energy she puts into these dogs is incredible. Such an amazing place!
I just love this organization!! I love that it’s a second chance for those forgotten best friends, I love the dogs that are rescued and what they offer to the community and the volunteers and I love the people who organized this wonderful organization! It is a truely honest, we are what you see nonprofit, and what I see is beautiful people with huge hearts who just want the best for all senior dogs. Absolutely number one!!
Amazing place with amazing people! They work with animals when no one else will. Love the place and what they stand for.
What a happy place for senior dogs to comfortably live out their lives until it is their time to cross over rainbow bridge. This place is exceptional and all animals deserve the chance to grow old with dignity and be loved as they are here. Best charity around that serves mans best friend.
I went to volunteer with my daughter in law at Frankie and Andys Place twice. It's such a loving and caring place for these senior dogs who most likely would have been euthanized in shelters. Most people going to adopt don't want to take on a senior dog and the problems that advancing age bring. I can tell you that these dogs are genuinely loved and well cared for. God bless Penny Miller and her wonderful volunteers!
We use their daycare business and have grown to love this family and the amazing things they do at Frankie and Andy’s Place. Their knowledge of dog behavior and hearts for these senior, often disabled dogs, is so AMAZING! They make these animals feel like kings and queens!
This is the best place for senior fur babies. They are given another chance to live the rest of their lives in great cabin with people that care so much for them. Aunt Penny makes their food and Uncle Pete takes their pictures. 5 plus stars
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Wonderful, Wonderful, Wonderful!!!
The dogs and volunteers are great. Taking in dogs of all kinds. The volunteers take the dogs out on day trips to visit schools and retirement homes. This enriches the dog’s lives and people’s lives they come in contact with. What a fabulous way to help both the dogs and humans! Keep up the good work. Love what you are doing and stand for!!!
Really great people! I've learned a lot about what my senior dog needs and that helps me to make his last years happy, and that means the world to me.
Frankie and Andy’s is such a wonderful and relaxing place for senior dogs as well as adults who volunteer. Each dog has their own personality and ailments and it is remarkable to see how just a belly rug or kind voice can bring happiness to these 4 legged treasures. When I volunteer I come away blessed to be a part of such a phenomenal organization.
An amazing organization that rescues the senior dogs that others no longer want or aren't able to care for.
I am a volunteer for this amazing organization. When I first thought about this volunteer commitment, I thought how am I ever going to be able to leave these wonderful dogs, but from the first moment I walked through the door, I knew it was not about me but only about them. I was supposed to be therapy for them, but quite the opposite. They are helping me through a rough time in my life with their unconditional love, their determination and their will to be whole again.
This is the best 3 hours a week I have ever spent.
As a frequent donor and occasional volunteer, I can't speak highly enough of the Millers, the board, and the amazing volunteers that provide so much love and care to these seniors. All the seniors chosen to live here are renewed, and given the love many lacked. Their health is monitored by top notch doctors and veterinary staff that are also so giving of their time to these senior cuddle bugs. The welfare of these seniors is at the heart of everything this organization does. The joy they bring to senior adults in the community, troubled youth and to all the volunteers who get to spend time loving on them is priceless. I am blessed to have a small part in this group and will continue to give my time and financial backing to this fantastic organization. Love love love Frankie and Andy's place!!
If you have ever heard the expression "a little slice of heaven" and thought does that really exist? Well it does at Frankie and Andy's Place. It is truly an unbelievable place. They take dogs that others have given up on for one reason or another and give them that second chance that they truly deserve. Each dog that is there has a story of where they have come from. Some are incredibly heartbreaking some just make you shake your head. But one thing is obvious these dogs have come from broken hearts and entered Frankie and Andy's place and been wrapped in love and are now thriving. They all truly have glows about them and a bounce in their step. The dogs there are truly angels in fur. They all have such huge hearts and such a healing power about them. It's amazing to look at those dogs and know the heartbreak they have gone through and to see what they are now.
I could rave about how amazing and healing the dogs are but the staff and volunteers there as well are incredible. It is obvious that their hearts are truly in this mission and that is all about the dogs. They give so much of themselves to make this incredible endeavor thrive.
I could not think of a better place to donate time or money too. This organization truly shows that old dogs have worth and value and they focus on spreading that love those dogs have to give to make this world a better place. Thank you Frankie and Andy's place for what you do and thank you for giving these oldies the 2nd chance they deserve!
I was there the day this cabin was delivered. I never knew it would change my life. Animals have always been a passion. But this place is the movie Cocoon for animals. Where can you take an old guy with bad skin , wobbly legs, and lumps that isn't expected to live 2 months? And 8 months later he is soft and running to you with dirt face kisses ! Or a 16 yr old Doxi with heart condition, rotten teeth and a large tumor hanging of his chest. You get his teeth cleaned the tumor removed. He goes to the Senior Center and spreads love and joy for 4 months. He knew joy till his time here was done. They have purpose they didn't know they had. Some go to visit the Senior Centers. That's is their job to share their stories that we all have purpose regardless of our abilities. Some stay at the cabin and have other jobs by bringing joy to volunteers. Or just an hug and kiss when you need to recharge yourself from life. But they have brought me an amazing extended family . I am truly blessed to be part of something so magical .
Pete and Penny started Frankie and Andy's Place with a dream of helping senior dogs live out their lives in comfort and love. They and their volunteers provide a much needed service for these precious dogs.
Some of the canine residents make a trip to the Senior assisted living and nursing homes weekly. Thus, spreading love and good cheer to the human population as well.
Thanks to Penny and Pete for providing this sanctuary for senior dogs of all breeds.
Wow! Today was my first official day as a volunteer at Frankie and Andy's. From the moment I got to the cabin door, i was greeted by several senior dogs just waiting to be loved on. Their cabin is awesome, set up with comfy sofas and doggie beds for them to lounge in comfort. Just out the door is a beautiful fenced in yard just for the furkids to roam and relax. It truly made my heart happy to be part of Frankie and Andys. I met two other wonderful volunteers while there. It's such a "homey" feel. I signed up for a 2 hour slot but before I knew it, i had been there 3 hours. I only wish more rescues could be like Frankie and Andy's. I am looking forward to my next day spending with all the special senior fur kids. What an awesome place.
I have spent a little time and seen what they have done with our donations. What a wonderful mission to provide elderly abandoned dogs a place to live out their lives with not just dignity, but with joy. I would love to go there when I am too old to care for myself, but it is just for dogs.
Frankie and Andy's Place is a wonderful senior shelter ! All the seniors that are at FAAP were given a second chance at life . Most of them would not have made it out of the shelters . The volunteers give so much love and care to the seniors , but get more back in return . This place is amazing
Frankie and Andy's Place is heaven on earth for senior dogs that have been abandoned by their owners and wound up in county shelters. These loving souls are pulled from the shelters and immediately taken for vet checks and receive any medical help they need. Next stop is Frankie and Andy's place to meet their new friends both four and two legged and to see where they will be living out their days. Inside the cabin they have comfy couches, dog beds, blankets and they get the best food and supplements to keep them as strong and healthy as they can be. Many wonderful volunteers come to spend time loving on these sweet souls, taking them for walks on the beautiful property or just spending time outdoors with them in their own beautiful fenced acreage. Don't forget rides to the local senior home to spend time with some wonderful older folks, or just a nice ride to get a treat or enjoy some scenery while letting the wind blow their ears! I hope when I become a senior, there will be a place like Frankie and Andy's place for me!
Just before entering heaven is the Rainbow Bridge and just before crossing the bridge is Frankie & Andy's Place...a sanctuary where lost and forgotten canine souls enjoy loving care from dedicated volunteers, healthy and delicious meals, clean comfy beds to snuggle in...all in a beautiful cabin in the woods begging to be explored. This is an extrordinary home for end of life senior canines, who, in turn, bring companionship and joy to lonely and troubled folks in the community. How perfect!
Frankie and Andy's Place is one of a kind. This place truly is a haven for the senior dogs and people alike. These dogs are given the chance to live out their lives in a peaceful, serene environment surrounded by loving volunteers who are devoted to their care and quality of life. Not only do the dogs benefit from Frankie and Andy's Place, but the humans as well. These dogs offer support, emotional healing, acceptance and a sense of belonging to a "group" or "family". This organization is hands down the best out there!
This is a unique place where discarded senior dogs are given love, safety and shelter for their remaining time on earth. Frankie and Andy's Place is run by very caring and competent volunteers. By allowing professionally led groups to meet there is a perfect way for humans to have the opportunity to receive from as well as give love to the sweet elderly residents. As a professional who has used my dog in therapy, I know first hand the power of healing with canines. I will continue to support this organization and hope to be a volunteer in the future.
FAAP is truly an amazing place ! The Millers had a vision and I'm so lucky to be able to share it with them ! It's very therapeutic to volunteer at FAAP. The love and joy is shared by the residents and the volunteers
FAAP is an amazing dream come true not only for its residents but for the volunteers as well. We all dream of one day rescuing dogs, winning the lottery and opening a facility. Pete and Penny didn't dream, THEY MADE IT HAPPEN. Those animals that were once neglected, starving, dumped at the shelter for being "old" or for a new puppy are given a chance to live life as God intended them to; by our sides. The only thing better than opening another similar facility in the future would be to spend time here and love on these sweet, so grateful dogs! Consider donating to this amazing group! I've never met a better group, and the people are nice too! ;)
The people who run this place and those who volunteer are remarkable! Their deep and sincere love for the dogs is palpable. I cannot imagine a more loving setting for any dogs, but especially for the older dogs who no longer have homes of their own.
I've followed this organization since its inception and could not be more impressed with the work they're doing! Thank God for organizations like this that help save these beautiful dogs!
Frankie and Andy's Place is a singularly special life-saving dream come true for old souls who have loved loyally and given everything but who find themselves without a warm, caring, loving home in which to live out their lives. I love old dogs and they are true gems. Unfortunately, some people don't see them as the wonderful angels they are. An exception is the owners, staff and volunteers of Frankie and Andy's Place. I volunteer at Frankie and Andy's and enjoy spending time giving and receiving love with residents. These lucky dogs enjoy a home, a beautiful and peaceful environment, comfort, excellent care and food and they procide unconditional love and a source of happines for anyone lucky enough to spend time with them. I wholeheartedly recommend volunteering with Frankie and Andy's Place...you will receive more than you give.
A dog is man's best friend and a man is a dog's best friend. Nowhere is this more evident than at Frankie and Andy's Place. The senior dogs in this center are rescued from shelters or other negative situations. They are given comfort, love, and security. In turn, they give those same things back to humans at senior centers and other situations where a little unconditional love and warmth is needed. The happiness on the dogs faces is undeniable and the love and dignity with which they are treated is amazing.
The Millers and their volunteers love dogs and are able to make the last days, weeks, or months of a dogs life a little piece of heaven in earth.
Beautiful atmosphere. Beautiful caregivers. Beautiful dogs.. We should all be so blessed to live our last good and bad days in such an environment surrounded with so much beauty and peace! Such an extraordinary mission of love.
Frankie and Andy's Place is a non-profit charity that answers prayers offered for many frosty-faced canines in need from all over the northeast GA area. It's a cabin nestled in the woods, offering rescued senior dogs a quiet place of repose--with love and nurturing from an all-volunteer staff as well as home cooked meals that meet the needs of each guest. As one of many volunteers and donors who enjoy spending time with our beloved seniors, I receive much more from them than I could ever give.