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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

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Stranger 4996

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Columbus, GA
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Peanut

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 mo
Columbus, GA
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Corndog

Mixed Breed (Small)

Male, 1 mo
Columbus, GA
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Turkey Leg

Mixed Breed (Small)

Female, 1 mo
Columbus, GA
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Funnel Cake

Mixed Breed (Small)

Female, 1 mo
Columbus, GA
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Cotton Candy

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 mo
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.

Pets at shelters & rescues near PAWS Humane

Manchester Animal Control (Police Dept)

420 Magnolia Lane,
Manchester, GA 31816

Harris County Animal Control

4072 Barnes Mill Rd,
Hamilton, GA 31811

Special Needs
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Grayson

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, Adult
Columbus, GA
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Jerry

Domestic Shorthair

Female 1 mo
Auburn, AL
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Jack Jack

Jack Russell Terrier/Chihuahua

Male, 2 yrs 11 mos
Opelika, AL
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Harriett

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 4 mos
Auburn, AL
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Bear

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 3 mos
Hamilton, GA
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Johnny

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 3 mos
Phenix City, AL

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