Ozzie and Andreia Albies Step Up to The Plate for Rescue Pets

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies is building something bigger than a baseball legacy. Quietly working behind the scenes, Albies is dedicated to transforming the lives of Atlanta’s animals, and, in turn, the people whose lives they touch. A lifelong animal lover, Ozzie shares this passion with his wife, Andreia. Together, they care for a lively household that includes seven rescue pups—Puchi, Louie, Cinnamon, Kane, Bubbles, Max, and Georgia—and more than 200 fish. Their house is constantly buzzing with wagging tails and bubbling tanks, but it’s also overflowing with purpose.

After the Braves’ 2021 World Series win, the couple launched the Ozzie Albies Foundation to help rescue and rehabilitate dogs with behavioral challenges who are often overlooked or given up on. For Ozzie and Andreia, creating a sanctuary for animals isn’t just a side project—it’s a calling.

What inspired you and Ozzie to start the Foundation?

We’ve always wanted to give back, and after the Braves won the World Series, we felt it was the right time to make it official. We created the Foundation to focus not just on rescuing dogs, but on truly rehabilitating them behaviorally. Most rescues don’t have the resources to offer that level of ongoing support, so we built the Best Chance Program around daily training and emotional healing.

What are you most proud of since launching in 2022?

We’re incredibly proud of our Best Chance Program. We’ve helped hundreds of dogs overcome fear, trauma, and behavioral challenges, and we’ve supported their families every step of the way to ensure lifelong success.

How do you balance baseball and rescue life?

It’s tough—especially for Puchi, who’s obsessed with Ozzie—but he stays involved during the season, helping with decisions and checking in on the rescues. In the offseason, he’s fully hands-on.

What’s your dream for the Foundation this year?

Our biggest goal is to acquire land and build a shelter. Right now, we’re 100% foster-based, which means we can’t rescue dogs unless we have a foster ready. Having a physical shelter would allow us to take in dogs more freely, provide them with consistent love and structure, and give them a safe place to wait for their forever family.

To support or get involved, visit ozziealbiesfoundation.org or follow @ozziealbiesfoundation.