PAWS Humane

Animal rescue in Columbus, Georgia

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4900 Milgen Rd., Columbus, GA 31907

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Adoptable Pets at PAWS Humane

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Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 3 mos

Columbus, GA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
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03/10/2026-Stray-HigginsStreet-2

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr 3 mos

Columbus, GA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
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03/10/2026-Stray-WhittleseyBoulevard

Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 3 yrs 6 mos

Columbus, GA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
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Willy B 1732

Mixed Breed (Small)

Male, 1 yr 8 mos

Columbus, GA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
No Details Provided
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Viper

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs

Columbus, GA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
Story
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Sweetie

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 4 yrs

Columbus, GA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
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Sugar

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 yrs

Columbus, GA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
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Lady

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 1 mo

Columbus, GA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
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Sushi

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs

Columbus, GA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
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Rescue FAQs

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.
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 and rescues near PAWS Humane

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Columbus, GA 31905

Soul Saver Rescue

Columbus, GA 31909

Begin Again Farms, Inc.

2035 Harris Rd., Ellerslie, GA 31807

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Sidney

American Bulldog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 yrs 3 mos

Columbus, GA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
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Cuddles

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 yrs 10 mos

Columbus, GA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
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Dixie

Labrador Retriever/American Bulldog

Female, 8 yrs 9 mos

Columbus, GA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
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Animal Charities in Columbus, GA

HeARTs Speak

HeARTs Speak develops resources that help shelter animals to be seen and find homes, ultimately transforming public perceptions of pet adoption, shelters, and animals in need. Each year our work helps nearly 1 million pets in your community and beyond.

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Alliance for Contraception in Cats and Dogs

There is a tremendous need for new methods of sterilization that are faster, easier, more accessible, and less expensive than surgery. ACC&D works tirelessly to bring together key stakeholders to advance this field.

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Animal Legal Defense Fund

Every day, Animal Legal Defense Fund works to enact tougher animal cruelty laws, provide care and legal assistance for animal victims of cruelty, offer rewards to bring abusers to justice, and provide free legal assistance to prosecutors and law enforcement to put abusers behind bars.

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