Apollo has been in our care since April 2025. He is a medium-energy, easy-going dog who is currently showing signs of depression. Apollo has not yet bonded strongly with a person, and a recent adoption placement did not work out, as he showed little interest in engaging with his new family. He does best in environments where his needs are understood and he can be supported in building confidence and social connection.
The challenges:
-Currently showing signs of depression, including low activity, lack of appetite, and withdrawal.
-Has not yet formed a strong bond with a person.
-Needs guidance and consistent encouragement to engage socially and participate in enrichment.
-May not be a good match for adopters seeking an immediately interactive or attention-seeking dog.
The good stuff:
-Play style is easy-going, enjoying medium-energy running and wrestling.
-Coexists well with dogs whose energy matches his own, as seen in playgroups with Jug Head and Wally.
-Can enjoy social interaction and play when paired with compatible canine companions.
-Responds positively to calm, structured environments and low-pressure engagement.
Dog-to-dog observations:
-Matches well with dogs of similar play style and energy, enjoying rough-and-rowdy play and body slams.
-Benefits from supervised introductions to dogs with varying personalities to find compatible playmates.
-Prefers structured, calm interaction rather than high-intensity or chaotic group settings.
Who he needs:
Apollo is looking for a patient, understanding adopter or foster who can provide structure, encouragement, and gentle engagement. He will do best in a home where his emotional needs are supported, and where he has the opportunity to interact with compatible canine companions. One-on-one attention, calm routines, and enrichment activities will help him build confidence and engagement.
Apollo isn’t a fast-moving social butterfly, but with time, patience, and the right support, he has the potential to grow into a confident, happy companion who enjoys play, connection, and a calm, structured home.
Apollo has been in our care since April 2025. He is a medium-energy, easy-going dog who is currently showing signs of depression. Apollo has not yet bonded strongly with a person, and a recent adoption placement did not work out, as he showed little interest in engaging with his new family. He does best in environments where his needs are understood and he can be supported in building confidence and social connection.
The challenges:
-Currently showing signs of depression, including low activity, lack of appetite, and withdrawal.
-Has not yet formed a strong bond with a person.
-Needs guidance and consistent encouragement to engage socially and participate in enrichment.
-May not be a good match for adopters seeking an immediately interactive or attention-seeking dog.
The good stuff:
-Play style is easy-going, enjoying medium-energy running and wrestling.
-Coexists well with dogs whose energy matches his own, as seen in playgroups with Jug Head and Wally.
-Can enjoy social interaction and play when paired with compatible canine companions.
-Responds positively to calm, structured environments and low-pressure engagement.
Dog-to-dog observations:
-Matches well with dogs of similar play style and energy, enjoying rough-and-rowdy play and body slams.
-Benefits from supervised introductions to dogs with varying personalities to find compatible playmates.
-Prefers structured, calm interaction rather than high-intensity or chaotic group settings.
Who he needs:
Apollo is looking for a patient, understanding adopter or foster who can provide structure, encouragement, and gentle engagement. He will do best in a home where his emotional needs are supported, and where he has the opportunity to interact with compatible canine companions. One-on-one attention, calm routines, and enrichment activities will help him build confidence and engagement.
Apollo isn’t a fast-moving social butterfly, but with time, patience, and the right support, he has the potential to grow into a confident, happy companion who enjoys play, connection, and a calm, structured home.
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.
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.
Go meet their pets
For more information, please contact PAWS Humane at (706) 565-0035 ext. 202 or (706) 660-5920 or visit our adoption Center at 4900 Milgen Rd. Columbus, GA 31907. For information about adopting a pet visit our website at www.pawshumane.org
For more information, please contact PAWS Humane at (706) 565-0035 ext. 202 or (706) 660-5920 or visit our adoption Center at 4900 Milgen Rd. Columbus, GA 31907. For information about adopting a pet visit our website at www.pawshumane.org
More about this rescue
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.
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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