Pet Lovers
Ridley Stallings, Co-Chair & After Party Chair
A native of Columbus, GA, Ridley followed her love of architecture, history and all things water to Savannah. She is a true creative spirit with a background that includes retail, event planning and fundraising. Ridley is a real estate agent at Three Oaks Realty and an accomplished artist who works with reclaimed materials to create wooden wall sculptures. Her pieces can be spotted all over Savannah! When she isn’t busy helping people find their dream home or working in her studio, she can usually be found entertaining in her backyard. Her dogs, Cava and Cash, revel in the role of host and hostess and they are why Ridley dedicates so much of her time to animal welfare causes.
A native of Columbus, GA, Ridley followed her love of architecture, history and all things water to Savannah. She is a true creative spirit with a background that includes retail, event planning and fundraising. Ridley is a real estate agent at Three Oaks Realty and an accomplished artist who works with reclaimed materials to create wooden wall sculptures. Her pieces can be spotted all over Savannah! When she isn’t busy helping people find their dream home or working in her studio, she can usually be found entertaining in her backyard. Her dogs, Cava and Cash, revel in the role of host and hostess and they are why Ridley dedicates so much of her time to animal welfare causes.
Becca Gastin, Administrative Chair & Co-Chair
A native of Augusta, Becca has spent her career in various fundraising and event planning roles– even working at the Humane Society for Greater Savannah for three years. Though she no longer works in animal welfare, Becca remains dedicated to helping Savannah’s animal community. Becca lives in midtown Savannah with her husband, Jeremy, and their two spoiled rescue dogs, Bailey and Hadley. Becca is a graduate of the University of Georgia and currently works for CURE Childhood Cancer.
A native of Augusta, Becca has spent her career in various fundraising and event planning roles– even working at the Humane Society for Greater Savannah for three years. Though she no longer works in animal welfare, Becca remains dedicated to helping Savannah’s animal community. Becca lives in midtown Savannah with her husband, Jeremy, and their two spoiled rescue dogs, Bailey and Hadley. Becca is a graduate of the University of Georgia and currently works for CURE Childhood Cancer.
Barbara Perlis, Treasurer
Barbara is a retired real estate tax accountant with a Bachelor’s Degree from George Washington University. A native of Atlanta, she currently resides on Wilmington Island with her husband Larry. When she’s not doing her favorite activity; hot yoga, you will most likely find her snuggling up with her 8 month old Dachshund, Ella. Their love of pups is evident as they have been parents to several furry babies over the years…they even vacation on Dog Island!
Zia Sachedina, Dinner Party Chair & Communications Chair
Zia, jewelry designer and owner of Zia Boutique has been a staple in this
community for more than a decade and has been instrumental in the success of FTLP. Zia has contributed to our community not only by adorning Savannah with his beautiful jeweler, but also with his unwavering support for animals and animal rights. Zia has two rescue dachshunds, Kidogo and Xhu Xhu.
Caroline Dove, Secretary
Originally from Clinton, SC, Caroline moved to Savannah in 2015 with her husband Taylor and their 5-year-old terrier Langston, who calls all the shots at their house! During the week, you can find her at Northwestern Mutual, where she manages recruiting and development. The weekends are spent exploring Savannah's growing restaurant and brewery scene, enjoying a cocktail on Tybee, or curling up with a historical fiction novel. Caroline attended the University of South Carolina, and is a die-hard Gamecock fan. A huge dog lover, she found FLTP to be the perfect way to give back to the local community.
Taylor Dove, Director
An attorney by day, Taylor and his wife Caroline (FTLP's Secretary) have lived in Savannah since 2015 with their terrier Langston. A graduate of the University of South Carolina, he loves Gamecock sports and is an avid sports fan in general. If he's not parked in front of the TV watching a game, he also enjoys traveling, golfing, exploring Savannah's growing restaurant/bar scene and spending time with his family (most often at sporting events!). Having joined Hunter Maclean in 2019, Taylor was eager to get more involved in the local community.
An attorney by day, Taylor and his wife Caroline (FTLP's Secretary) have lived in Savannah since 2015 with their terrier Langston. A graduate of the University of South Carolina, he loves Gamecock sports and is an avid sports fan in general. If he's not parked in front of the TV watching a game, he also enjoys traveling, golfing, exploring Savannah's growing restaurant/bar scene and spending time with his family (most often at sporting events!). Having joined Hunter Maclean in 2019, Taylor was eager to get more involved in the local community.
Caroline Crider, Director
Born and raised in Savannah, Caroline is an associate veterinarian at VCA Greater Savannah Animal Hospital. Caroline attended undergrad at UGA, and went on to study veterinary medicine at the University College of Dublin in Ireland. After completing a post graduate internship in Tampa, Fl, she returned to her native Savannah. When Caroline is not taking care of Savannah’s fur babies she enjoys watching Netflix and snuggling with her very spoiled frenchie, Louis.
Special thanks to our 2020 FTLP Committee:
Daymia D'Alto
Cynthia Mauger
Melissa Rowan
Windsor Thompson
Hanna Virtanen
Hannah Walker
Danyell Wright
Daymia D'Alto
Cynthia Mauger
Melissa Rowan
Windsor Thompson
Hanna Virtanen
Hannah Walker
Danyell Wright