Larisa (Lisa) Shabelskiy, a journalist, an educator and her team founded PetATet in 2020 after successfully rescuing and adopting two Puerto Rico hurricane survivors, Luka and Lucy.
Lisa and her team always had a dream to help the voiceless animals to end their suffering on a much larger scale. Lisa and her team had spent the next two years building their Sanctuary for abused, abandoned and unwanted animals to rehabilitate, medically treat and socialize these animals for successful adoptions. The Sanctuary is her life’s mission.
Today, Lisa and her dedicated team work with high-kill shelters in Florida, Alabama, South Carolina, and Georgia. The unwanted, abused animals are extracted from these facilities within an inch of their lives. They are later carefully evaluated and medically treated by skilled veterinarians fully funded by PetATet.
The best way to not feel hopeless is to get up and do something
Lisa Shabelskiy
FounderThe rescue journey did not stop there. Lisa and her dedicated team immersed themselves into the dark existence of abused and unwanted animals in Eastern Europe, where the general public brutally abuses homeless dogs and cats. Countless painful rescues of innocent animals from inhumane conditions convinced Lisa and her team that they will never stop saving the voiceless lives. The Sanctuary built in MonteNegro was for one purpose only: To save as many helpless animals as humanly possible.
Helping these brave survivors find their forever loving homes is the most rewarding part for PetATet team. It is Lisa’s life long dedication to these animals as they struggle in these brutal conditions all around the world, raising awareness of the need for animal welfare laws, and for an end to animal cruelty.
To adopt one of Lisa rescues or donate email her directly at hello@petatet.org
A Co-founder of Pet-a-tet Rescue Group and Lisa’s husband. Alex thinks the world of all animals and has been part of this mission from the very beginning. His unwavering dedication to animal welfare has helped shape Pet-a-tet into an internationally recognized rescue organization. Alex plays a key role not only in managing operations internationally in Montenegro but also in building partnerships domestically in US , coordinating rescues, and supporting all adoptions. His vision and leadership continues to drive our sanctuary’s growth and its impact around the world
Alex
Co-FounderAnastasia’s love for animals began at a very young age and has grown into a mission to personally rescue and provide medical care for injured animals so they can be adopted and welcomed into their forever homes. Over the past five years, Anastasia personally rescued, provided medical emergency care, foster care and facilitated adoptions for hundreds of animals.
Anastasia has been instrumental in PetaTet nonprofit , American and International based no-kill sanctuary and rescue organization. This state-of-the-art adoption center offers a safe environment while the injured and abandoned animals receive high quality medical care, rehabilitation and lots of love.
Anastasia is well known for her no limits rescue operations that are a subject of a new reality show in the works: “Limitless rescues”
To adopt one of Anastasia’s rescues or donate email her directly at Sia.Fox@petatet.org
Anastasia
Domestic Adoption CoordinatorWhat Make Us Different
Family-Based and Personal Commitment
• Entirely family-run: Lisa, Alex, and our children Nicholas and Eva actively participate in daily operations.
• Our mission is personal—every decision is guided by compassion, responsibility, and care.
Zero Unnecessary Expenses
• No office rentals, no salaries, no outsourcing.
• Website, social media, and outreach are handled by family or volunteers.
• Every dollar goes directly toward animal rescue and care, not administration.
Lifetime Responsibility for Animals
• We take back any adopted pet at any time—months or years later—no questions asked.
• Provide lifelong sanctuary for elderly, disabled, and critically ill animals who are often euthanized elsewhere.
• We are a 100% no-kill rescue.
Ongoing Support for Adopters
• Guidance, updates, and education to ensure successful adoptions.
• Strong post-adoption bonds so pets remain true family members.
Education and Youth Engagement
• School visits, student volunteering, and fostering programs for families.
• Teaching children compassion and responsibility through hands-on involvement.
Our Vision
• Pet-a-tet Rescue Group is not only about saving lives today—it is about creating a community of kindness and responsibility for generations to come.hands-on involvement.
