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2 Hands Saving 4 Paws, Inc

Animal rescue in Thomson, GA

Welcome to "2 Hands Saving 4 Paws, Inc."
We are located in the state of Georgia.
We are an approved, licensed rescue shelter, overseen by The Department of Agriculture.
We are a 501(c)3 non profit organization.
Our Tax ID # 47-5426992
Animal Shelter License #33-33107375

We are a foster based rescue and strive to find loving forever homes for all of our rescues. Each rescue who comes into our program is assessed for its currents needs. Placement of each rescue is determined by their behavior, age, socialization needs, medical care.

The President and Founder of, "2 Hands 4 Paws, Inc." is Maria E. Salvaggio. Born and raised in Boston, Ma. Currently rescuing and residing in the state of Georgia. The passion and compassion for the abused, neglected, abandoned animals has always been the focus of the rescue.
We currently transport to the state of New Jersey, bi-weekly/monthly for adoptions. We are an approved out-of-state shelter in the state of Pennsylvania and Rhode Island.
Our Pre-adoption Questionnaire, can be located online within this site. We ask that you fill in all the required fields to be considered as an adopter. We do not adopt out any rescue dog/puppy as birthday, holiday gifts. Our rescue are only placed with approved adopters willing to give a rescue dog a forever home. You must also be open to a home inspection and provide documentation of homeownership. If you rent or have a lease you must provide documentation from current landlord. Provide pet addendum, weight/breed restriction and an approval letter allowing a dog to be on the premises.
If you have any questions regarding the adoption process please feel free to call (803)552-3179, or email us at rescuegeorgia2hands@gmail.com

Most of our rescues are saved from high kill shelters in our surrounding areas.
**UNLESS MEDICAL RISK, with supporting documentation form licensed vet***
Age appropriate vaccinations
Rabies Vaccine
Worming
Heartworm testing, age appropriate.
Fecal testing
Monthly heart worm, flea and tick prevention
Micro chipped
Crate trained, house training begins with all dogs and puppies.
Leash training starts at 8 weeks of age
Socialized, basic commands, sit, stay, down are all worked on.
Every animal leaving the state of Georgia, receives a full medical examination before our licensed vet signs off, on any Health Certificate. Transport fee must be paid prior to rescue leaving Ga, this ensures our K-9's do not travel without a secured adopter.
Our current impeccable team of Licensed Veterinarians caring for our rescues are, 2. Westers Animal Hospital, located in Thomson, GA contact # 1-(706)-597-9200.
Dr. Darrel Wester, Dr. Cindy

Contact Maria Salvaggio
Address
1333 Wrens Hwy
Thomson, GA 30824
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1333 Wrens Hwy

Thomson, GA 30824

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Rex

Labrador Retriever/German Shepherd Dog

Male, Puppy
Thomson, GA
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Miranda

Catahoula Leopard Dog/Great Dane

Female, 11 yrs 1 mo
Thomson, GA
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Ivanka

Labrador Retriever

Female, Puppy
Thomson, GA

Rescue FAQs

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  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Approve Application

Additional adoption info

Our adoption process begins with our adoption application that must be submitted and filled in completely to be considered for approval. If an application appears to be a match for the particular dog or puppy, we arrange a phone interview. Once the phone interview takes place and we feel that it is a good match, we arrange for a meet and greet IF the dog is fostered in the northeast, but not many are. After that, references are checked and you will be contacted via email that you've been approved for adoption. At this time the adoption contract and the link to pay the adoption fee will be sent to you. Upon approval of application, the adoption fee will be due. At this time we take payment directly to our vet or to our paypal account.


The pre adopt questionnaire that you submit, can take up to 5 business days to process, depending on the volume of applications.
Our volunteer team work full time jobs, that being said, at times weekends are the best time for applicants to be contacted. We make every attempt to let you know the status of your application.
We do not base our approval on a first come first serve basis. We place each dog/pup best suited for your family.

You may be approved but Puppy may have already had another approved adopter. We constantly save puppies and dogs from high kill shelters here in Georgia, so your future Rescue may not be in Rescue if the pup you applied for has been adopted. We do have a waiting list you can be added on for specific breed etc.

We are an ALL VOLUNTEER organization. Your patience is appreciated. You may also contact our director who runs the rescue in Georgia for any questions you may have.
1-803-552-3179
Maria

Adoption application

https://form.jotform.com/90008453929157

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