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PAWS Humane

Animal rescue in Columbus, GA

PAWS Columbus, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to prevent overpopulation and suffering of companion animals, to teach kindness and responsibility toward them, and to promote the remarkable capacity of pets to enrich human lives through pet-assisted therapy programs. We work in partnership with the City of Columbus to enhance and supplement the services offered by Animal Care and Control, reduce the need for euthanasia of unwanted animals because of severe pet overpopulation and find a loving and compatible forever home for every adoptable animal. PAWS is supported by private contributions from the citizens of our community. We are People Helping Animals, Animals Helping People.

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Address
4900 Milgen Rd.
Columbus, GA 31907
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4900 Milgen Rd.

Columbus, GA 31907

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Adoptable pets at PAWS Humane

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

Guinea Pig

Male, < 1 month
Columbus, GA
We'll also keep you updated on Mummy Pig's adoption status with email updates.
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Mummy Pig

Guinea Pig

Female, 8 mos
Columbus, GA
We'll also keep you updated on Daddy Pig's adoption status with email updates.
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Daddy Pig

Guinea Pig

Male, 8 mos
Columbus, GA
We'll also keep you updated on Peppa's adoption status with email updates.
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Peppa

Guinea Pig

Female, < 1 month
Columbus, GA
We'll also keep you updated on George's adoption status with email updates.
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George

Guinea Pig

Male, < 1 month
Columbus, GA
We'll also keep you updated on Wilbur's adoption status with email updates.
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Wilbur

Guinea Pig

Male, < 1 month
Columbus, GA
We'll also keep you updated on Sloane 8231's adoption status with email updates.
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Sloane 8231

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 7 yrs 2 mos
Columbus, GA
We'll also keep you updated on Billy Jack 3444's adoption status with email updates.
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Billy Jack 3444

Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 3 yrs 6 mos
Columbus, GA

Rescue FAQs

Columbus, GA and all surrounding areas. Out of state adoptions welcome!

Additional adoption info

Adopters must be 21 years of age or older
and present a valid driver's license or picture ID



The adoption fee for our animals varies and is dependent on many factors including age, size, behavior and medical condition.



Setting higher fees for some animals enables us the ability to put funds towards our elderly and "special needs" animals that would otherwise not make it.










Adoption fees include:

Age Appropriate Immunizations
Rabies
Disease Appropriate Testing
Deworming
Internal & External Parasite Prevention
Spay/Neuter
Microchip & Registration
1 Month of Pet Health Insurance.

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Auburn, AL
We'll also keep you updated on Old Deuteronomy's adoption status with email updates.
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Old Deuteronomy

Domestic Shorthair

Female 5 yrs
Auburn, AL
We'll also keep you updated on Tin Man's adoption status with email updates.
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Tin Man

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 mos
Auburn, AL
We'll also keep you updated on Lila's adoption status with email updates.
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Lila

Border Collie/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 9 mos
Ellaville, GA
We'll also keep you updated on Layla's adoption status with email updates.
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Layla

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 11 mos
LaGrange, GA
We'll also keep you updated on Sir Bryan Fry Chestnut's adoption status with email updates.
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Sir Bryan Fry Chestnut

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Eufaula, AL

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