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H.A.N.D.D.S. To The Rescue

Dog rescue in Traverse City, MI

We are a new group to Northern Michigan. H.A.N.D.D.S. stands for Helping Abused Neglected Disabled and Displaced Souls.
We deal mostly in Dogs with Cats being on an emergency bases only.
We operate as a Foster care system. All of our animals are kept in foster homes until they are adopted.
We take the animals at risk of euthanasia from local Animal Controls.
We are always in need of Foster Homes, Monetary donations, and Volunteers.

Contact Dorothy DeCoeur
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P.O. Box 1953
Traverse City, MI 49685
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Rescue FAQs

We serve all of Grand Traverse, MI and the surrounding areas Animal controls.

Additional adoption info

Our adoption process requires an Adoption Questionaire. When this has been reviewed by our board and reference have been called we then have you sign an Adoption Contract. This process take only a few minutes and most times you can go home with the animal that day. Our adoption fee is $150 for dogs and $100 for cats. All animals have been spayed or neutered and up to date on all age appropriate vaccinations.

Pets at shelters & rescues near H.A.N.D.D.S. To The Rescue

Community Cats of Benzie County

801 Main Street,
Frankfort, MI 49635

AuSable Valley Animal Shelter

PO Box 384, 5786 Fairground Lane,
Grayling, MI 49738

Leaning oaks cat haven

8190 S. Old 27,
Grayling, MI 49738

We'll also keep you updated on Enchilada's adoption status with email updates.
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Enchilada

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 8 mos
Bellaire, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Jill Valentine's adoption status with email updates.
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Jill Valentine

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Kitten
Traverse City, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Rock (grey collar)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Rock (grey collar)

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 mos
Traverse City, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Dora's adoption status with email updates.
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Dora

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Traverse City, MI
We'll also keep you updated on 6374 (Bella)'s adoption status with email updates.
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6374 (Bella)

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Lake City, MI
We'll also keep you updated on Stella's adoption status with email updates.
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Stella

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 4 yrs 5 mos
Traverse City, MI

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