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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2/25/2026-Stray-WoodburnCourt

Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 1 yr

Columbus, GA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
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2/25/2026-Stray-VeteransParkway.

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 3 yrs 5 mos

Columbus, GA

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

Mixed Breed (Small)

Male, 1 yr 3 mos

Columbus, GA

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

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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Sigourney Weaver 2546

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
Story
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Traveler

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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02/25/2026-Stray-MarylandCircle

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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Arf 6379

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos

Columbus, GA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
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Nathan 9015

Chihuahua

Male, 4 yrs 6 mos

Columbus, GA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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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Tori

American Bulldog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 yrs 9 mos

Columbus, GA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
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Footloose

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, Adult

Columbus, GA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Not good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
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Dottie

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr 2 mos

Columbus, GA

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

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Alliance for Contraception in Cats and Dogs

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Animal Legal Defense Fund

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