Where Second Chances Begin
Founded in 2024, Lucky Day Puppy Rescue of Georgia, Inc. (Lucky Day Puppy Rescue) was born out of a shared passion for giving abandoned, abused, and neglected puppies the second chance they deserve. Our founding team recognized a heartbreaking gap in care: medically fragile and underage puppies—especially those under 8 weeks of age—were being overlooked by traditional shelter systems in northeast Georgia.
According to best practices from organizations like the American Society of Veterinary Animal Behavior (ASVAB) and American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), puppies this young should be placed in foster homes to protect them from communicable diseases. Yet, most traditional shelter-based rescues—already stretched thin caring for animals of all ages and situations—lack the resources and specialized environments necessary to care for these high-risk, high-needs babies. As a result, these puppies are often turned away, left with nowhere to go.
That’s where Lucky Day Puppy Rescue steps in.
Our Mission
At Lucky Day Puppy Rescue, our mission is simple, but powerful: to give every vulnerable puppy the chance to survive, heal, and thrive.
We accomplish this by focusing on four core pillars:
1. Emergency Medical Intervention: Providing immediate and comprehensive care for medically fragile puppies who would not survive in traditional shelters.
2. Loving Foster Placement: Ensuring each puppy is nurtured in a safe, home environment where they can recover, grow, and learn to trust humans.
3. Thoughtful, Thorough Adoptions: Conducting a rigorous application and vetting process to match each puppy with their perfect forever home.
4. Community Education: Raising awareness about pet overpopulation, the importance of adoption, and responsible pet ownership.
As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, our work is made possible through the generosity of our community. Every donation helps give these puppies the fresh start they deserve.
Meet Our Founders
Meet the dedicated caregivers committed to every puppy’s lucky day.
Diane Tew
CPDT, CPBT – Co-Founder & Executive Director
Diane Tew’s lifelong love of animals started as a teenager, when she saved her babysitting money to bring home her first golden retriever puppy. That early experience blossomed into decades of compassionate animal care—spanning cats, chickens, donkeys, goats, horses, and more.
With over 15 years of experience fostering underage and special-needs puppies, Diane brings exceptional knowledge, intuition, and heart to her role at Lucky Day. Her dedication goes far beyond the basics of rescue—she specializes in rehabilitating puppies with medical or behavioral challenges and has a deep commitment to pairing each dog with the right family.
Her passion for learning is ongoing: Diane regularly participates in courses focused on canine behavior, health, and temperament to enhance her skills. She is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT) and a Certified Professional Behavior Trainer (CPBT). Known for her “matchmaking magic,” she has an uncanny ability to find the perfect forever home for every pup in her care. She lives with three spoiled rotten canine companions who are a daily reminder of her mission.
Allison Elliott Tew,
PhD – Co-Founder & Assistant Director
A long-time advocate for animal welfare, Dr. Allison Elliott Tew brings a unique combination of professional expertise and heartfelt compassion to Lucky Day Puppy Rescue. With a PhD in Computer Science from Georgia Tech and over two decades of experience in the nonprofit sector, Allison lends strategic insight and operational leadership to the organization.
She has fostered numerous puppies and immersed herself in dog training and rescue work, driven by the belief that every dog deserves a chance to live a full, joyful life. Her dedication to fostering and animal education is complemented by her strong background in technology and process improvement—helping ensure Lucky Day operates with both heart and efficiency.
Allison is a proud dog mom to three cherished rescue dogs and is a firm believer in the healing power of second chances.
Together, Diane and Allison are more than co-founders—they’re devoted champions for the most vulnerable animals in our community. Through Lucky Day Puppy Rescue, they’ve created a place where compassion meets action, and where every puppy is truly given their lucky day.
Meet our team
Meet our dedicated team that rescues, fosters, and rehomes vulnerable puppies throughout northeast Georgia.
