Manatee’s story is a tough one. She has been in and out of the shelter since 2021, with her most recent return in November 2024. Each time she’s been adopted or fostered, she’s come back due to issues with other dogs — and she is also not good with cats. At 9 years old, the shelter is starting to take its toll on her, and she desperately needs a calm, loving home where she can finally stay for good.
The challenges:
-Highly reactive to other dogs and cats.
-Difficult to redirect once triggered by barking or the presence of other dogs.
-Needs a home where she will not encounter other pets or frequent dog distractions.
-Has a history of multiple returns, all related to her reactivity.
The good stuff:
-Inside the home, Manatee is perfect — house-trained, calm, and affectionate.
-Loves having a big yard to stretch her legs and release energy.
-Very sweet with her people and bonds closely once she feels secure.
-At 9 years old, she still has energy to play but also loves to relax in a quiet space.
-Has had foster parents who describe her as wonderful indoors and eager to please when not distracted by other animals.
Who she needs:
Manatee is looking for her unicorn — a calm, pet-free home where she can live out her golden years without the stress of other animals around her. She needs a secure yard, a safe and quiet environment, and someone patient and committed to her. She has been waiting far too long and is struggling in the shelter — she needs someone to give her the peaceful retirement she deserves.
Manatee’s story is a tough one. She has been in and out of the shelter since 2021, with her most recent return in November 2024. Each time she’s been adopted or fostered, she’s come back due to issues with other dogs — and she is also not good with cats. At 9 years old, the shelter is starting to take its toll on her, and she desperately needs a calm, loving home where she can finally stay for good.
The challenges:
-Highly reactive to other dogs and cats.
-Difficult to redirect once triggered by barking or the presence of other dogs.
-Needs a home where she will not encounter other pets or frequent dog distractions.
-Has a history of multiple returns, all related to her reactivity.
The good stuff:
-Inside the home, Manatee is perfect — house-trained, calm, and affectionate.
-Loves having a big yard to stretch her legs and release energy.
-Very sweet with her people and bonds closely once she feels secure.
-At 9 years old, she still has energy to play but also loves to relax in a quiet space.
-Has had foster parents who describe her as wonderful indoors and eager to please when not distracted by other animals.
Who she needs:
Manatee is looking for her unicorn — a calm, pet-free home where she can live out her golden years without the stress of other animals around her. She needs a secure yard, a safe and quiet environment, and someone patient and committed to her. She has been waiting far too long and is struggling in the shelter — she needs someone to give her the peaceful retirement she deserves.
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.
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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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