About RMG
Rescue Me Georgia (RMG) was created in 2008 when we started rescuing dogs about 90 miles outside of Atlanta in Jasper County, Georgia. In 2011 we received our non profit status and the real work began. We pulled thousands from Jasper County, but realized our efforts were needed in other places too.
In the past 15 years , RMG has grown and saved the lives of more than 6000 animals across the state. We are an ALL-VOLUNTEER 501c(3) nonprofit rescue group that is foster based - we do not have a facility, but we DO HAVE a great foster team that opens their hearts and homes daily to help us save dogs.
RMG depends solely on voluntary donations and adoption fees to cover our vetting expenses. Donations and NEW FOSTER HOMES enable us to do what we do - and every dog we adopt OUT - allows us to save another. Over the years, we have collaborated with various rescues in the Northeast and we continue, on a case-by-case basis, to adopt some dogs North and in other areas of the United States. Every decision we make is centered around what is in the best interest of that dog, as our ultimate goal is to help all of our rescues live happy, healthy and vibrant lives.
We are grateful that you have found us and appreciate you spreading the word about what we do. Many employers do match donations made to non profits like ours. Please keep us in mind during any time of the year that you might be able to donate towards our mission.
Thank you!
THE RMG TEAM
Marybeth founded RMG in 2008. Since that time she’s been a constant part of daily operations and decision making about every dog we save. She’s the go-to for taking in the urgent cases and fosters that end up with no place to go. She specializes in assessing and taking on the harder cases or abused dogs. She was born and raised in Virginia. She worked as a morning radio personality for many years in Virginia and North Carolina, but now that she’s been in Atlanta for 26 years, its definitely home. MB has a very patient husband who has been the play-by-play announcer for the Atlanta Hawks since 1996, and never knows what new dog might be at the house when he comes off the road. He’s definitely a trooper. MB’s adult children grew up in the crazy rescue world, and she’s the first to tell you how great it was seeing them develop such caring and compassion for dogs in need. Now she gets to see young foster families with kids it on too - its really pretty cool ! MB has a pretty steady mantra of “I’ll figure it out,” as every single day is different!
Adrienne has the HUGE job of processing our applications and setting up adoptions, as well as managing the many emails and emergencies we handle daily. Adrienne is a NY native, but wouldn’t move from the sunshine and warm weather for anything. She has two beautiful daughters and three of her own RMG dogs and a few RMG kitties as well. She’s the first to jump in to handle whatever we have thrown our way daily and has a true heart of gold. She’s the first to volunteer for whatever is needed - and will do whatever is needed to save those in need.
Laurette is a NY native who moved to Atlanta many years ago. She’s the go-to dog mom at the dog park and pretty much wherever she might be. As a massage therapist who also does reiki, the dogs in her care get some pretty special treatment. She handles the little ones that come into our care and especially ones with health issues. She’s taken on the role handling the planning and adoption of the dogs we save from Korea. Laurette happily refers to them as the K pups. Laurette helped facilitate 21 K pups coming into our rescue in the first two months of joining forces with the groups in Korea we are working to help.