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
