Hands to Paws Rescue

12/29/2025

We’re finishing 2025 strong with 11 of our cats and kittens finding their new families! 🐾

Five of these sweet kitties found their forever homes the very moment they were placed into their foster homes—proof that sometimes love is instant.

Thank you to everyone who supports our rescue. We couldn’t do this without you. 💙

12/28/2025

🚨 URGENT NEED – FOSTERS IN CRISIS 🚨

We are currently battling ringworm and mange cases in several of our foster homes due to some kittens we rescued from an unsafe environment! Our fosters are overwhelmed, exhausted, and doing everything they can to keep these animals safe, comfortable, and healing.

To continue providing proper care and strict quarantine, we urgently need supplies:

🧤 Disposable gloves
💉 1 mL syringes
🧼 Rescue disinfectant spray
🐾 Cat condos/crates (for safe quarantine spaces)

To shop on amazon 👉🏼 https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/2IH2SVNGPG3BU?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_ggr-subnav-share_K7ZYG8AHX9703ZPRJ5PA&language=en-US

You can also drop donations to our adoption events at PetSmart on the weekends! These items are critical for preventing further spread and ensuring our fosters—and the animals—stay protected during treatment.

Any donation, big or small, makes a real difference and helps us get through this incredibly tough time. If you’re able to donate supplies or funds, we would be beyond grateful 💛

12/28/2025

Microchipping is SO important, this is just one example of why! This is why we have a special clinic coming so soon, keep your eyes out 👀 you don’t wanna miss this opportunity!

💛 This is why microchipping your pets matters. 💛

Yesterday, a sweet cat was brought to us as a stray. When we scanned her, we discovered she had a microchip. With a little digging, we learned she had gone missing after Hurricane Helene — 443 days ago.

Today, after all that time, she is finally back where she belongs — reunited with her family. 🐾🏡

Microchips are more than just a number; they are a lifeline. In times of chaos, natural disasters, or even everyday accidents, they can be the one thing that brings a lost pet home. But a microchip only works if the information attached to it is kept up to date.

Please take a moment to check your pet’s microchip registration and make sure your contact information is current. That small step can make the difference between heartbreak and a happy reunion.

After 443 days apart, this family got their miracle — and it all started with a microchip. ❤️

CONGRATULATIONS! Kieran (Gabby)

12/25/2025

12/21/2025

Update: Thank you to everyone who offered to help. We couldn’t coordinate a time to meet the owner. We will try again later this week.
We have an urgent need in Waynesboro, is anyone available to pick up and hold a mom and kittens overnight OR pickup and bring to Augusta today? Today is our only chance to get a hold of them.

12/18/2025

🎄 We’re wrapping up the year with our remaining December adoption events at PetSmart Augusta, and we’d love to see you there!

📍 PetSmart (225 Robert C Daniel Pkwy)
🗓 Saturday 12/20 | 11–3
🗓 Sunday 12/21 | 12–4
🗓 Saturday 12/27 | 11–3
🗓 Sunday 12/28 | 12–4

We’ll have lots of sweet faces looking for homes — including younger kittens, older kittens, and adult cats 🐈 Whether you’re ready for playful kitten energy or a calmer, loving companion, your perfect match might be waiting for you ❤️

✨ Take home your new best friend this holiday season and give a rescue cat the gift of a forever home 🎁

Questions? Interested in meeting a specific kitty? Send us a message! 🐱

12/17/2025

✨ The Bakery Litter Update ✨

For those of you who have been following us for at least the last few months, you may remember the Bakery Litter. We took these babies in when they were just 2-3 weeks old, and their journey has been nothing short of incredible. (We’ll link their original story in the comments for anyone who wants a refresher.)

When they arrived, they were severely covered in fleas and struggling with a serious bacterial infection. The first few weeks were filled with scary moments, late nights, and lots of prayers. But thanks to dedicated fosters, veterinary care, and so much love, these kittens fought hard and they won 💪

We are so happy to share that they are now healthy, thriving, and READY FOR ADOPTION! 🥹❤️

📍Come meet the Bakery Litter this weekend at PetSmart Augusta!
🗓 Saturday: 11 AM – 3 PM
🗓 Sunday: 12 PM – 4 PM

If you’ve been cheering them on from the beginning, this is the moment you’ve been waiting for. We can’t wait to see these fighters find the loving homes they deserve 🏡💕

12/16/2025

Update: If you submitted an application please check your junk mail for an email from [email protected]

🚨 URGENT HOLIDAY HELP 🚨

We are in dire need of temporary fosters to help us save cats and kittens at our local shelter 🐾 Right now, there are many kittens who desperately need to be pulled, and we want to step in but we cannot do it without foster homes.

With the holidays approaching, even a small space in your home can make a life-saving difference. Whether it’s a spare room, bathroom, or quiet corner, opening your heart and home (even temporarily) gives these cats and kittens warmth, safety, and love when they need it most 🎄❤️

📌 We provide support and guidance
📌 Short-term fostering is okay but no promises you won’t fall in love
📌 You get to be apart of saving lives and rewriting stories

If you can foster, or want more information, please fill out a foster application below 👇🏼

https://service.sheltermanager.com/asmservice?account=ke3029&method=online_form_html&formid=34

Help us give cats and kittens a happy, safe temporary home this holiday season 🐱✨ Please share if you can’t foster—sharing helps just as much! ❤️

12/15/2025

❤️HAPPY TAIL: FISHFRY💚

From the very beginning, Fishfry showed us just how strong and special he is. After having both eyes removed, and later needing additional surgery to remove infected tear ducts, this sweet boy never stopped trusting, never stopped loving 🥰

Today, we are overjoyed to share that Fishfry is fully healed and officially HOME — adopted by his foster parents who fell completely in love and couldn’t imagine letting him go🏡🐾

Stories like Fishfry’s are only possible because of this incredible community. Thank you to everyone who donated toward his medical care, shared his story, and supported our mission. You didn’t just help a cat heal, you helped him find his forever family!

Congratulations, Fishfry. You were always home 💙

12/12/2025

We are excited to be able to offer this before Christmas! Please call us as these days will fill up quickly.