Who is Coco’s?

Our board members are volunteers who donate each day financially and physically.

About

Coco’s Cupboard

We are a 501 (c) (3) non-profit humane society. We are here to stem the tide of abandoned dogs and cats in the southern crescent of Atlanta. We will fight for every animal in need, and we will work tirelessly to prevent future unwanted litters, surrenders and abandonments. That is our commitment.

About

Coco’s Cupboard

We are a 501 (c) (3) non-profit humane society. We are here to stem the tide of abandoned dogs and cats in the southern crescent of Atlanta. We will fight for every animal in need, and we will work tirelessly to prevent future unwanted litters, surrenders and abandonments. That is our commitment.

Learn more about how Coco’s Cupboard was started and all three organizations.

Dog Adoption Photo in Front of Coco's School

Coco’s Cupboard

Board Members

Suzanne Aaron, President

Suzanne is a firm believer that proper training is the key to creating a harmonious human/k9 relationship. Also, that a large amount of the homeless pet population is a direct result of lack of training, both owners and pets. She has bred, raised, and trained dogs for 20+ years. Several years ago, she left a hectic professional career in transportation to work with dogs full time. She currently manages a dog daycare facility, as well as owns TAO K9 Unleashed Dog Training. Suzanne is one of the founders of Coco’s and was nominated president in Sept 2012.

Kathy Fleck, Treasurer

Bio coming soon

Kathy Addis, Board Member

Kathy is an avid pet protector and has been active in the community helping strays for years. Despite her hectic nursing career, she always makes time to help neighbors and others in the community. Kathy was involved with Coco’s from inception and graciously accepted the role of Treasurer in Sept 2012.

Ruth Chandler, Board Member

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Stewart Esary, Board Member

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Bekka Melchiors, Board Member

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Kim Metarko, Board Member

Bio coming soon

Jayne Midura, Board Member

Jayne is a Pike County school teacher who is also an animal activist. In addition to being a Coco’s volunteer, we asked her in September 2012 to handle our public speaking engagements and she is heading up the committee to work with Pike County Commissioners on the animal control agenda.

Dr. Suzy Obsitnik, Board Member

Suzy is a retired veterinarian who now gives back to the community in a way that she loves–as a veterinarian to rescue dogs.

Dr. Suzy worked for The Animal Medical Clinic in Peachtree City from 1996 to 2022, specializing in ultrasounds. During this time, she met Suzanne Aaron and the two co-managed The Animal Medical Clinic’s Pet Care Center.

For years, Suzy has worked with Coco’s Cupboard and now she is excited to get more involved as a Coco’s Cupboard Board Member.

Jim Ramseur, Board Member

James Ramseur’s area of expertise is centered on medium to large land acquisitions, income and investment properties for our private and public investors as well as timber companies within Atlanta and the Southeast United States. Mr. Ramseur is charged with heading up our Land Conservation Division which specializes in mineral properties, endangered species, and floral and native habitat throughout the Southeast. In addition, his responsibilities include acquisition and disposition of land for Single Family Residential, Multi-Family, and Mixed-Use Developments. Jim’s expertise in national and international hospitality and mixed use waterfront developments has allowed him to align himself with Lee & Associates Principal, Allen Eager, in unlocking unique opportunities for resort master planned developments in countries such as Belize, St. Croix, Dominican Republic, and other Caribbean countries.