Panzer has been with us since December 5, 2025, after coming in as a stray. He was found loose in a neighborhood and no owner was located. While Panzer struggles with dog reactivity in the shelter environment, he is more manageable once removed from high-stimulation areas and given space to decompress.
The challenges:
-Highly reactive toward other dogs, especially in close proximity or high-arousal environments.
-Displays intense focus, vocalization, and pulling when he sees other dogs.
-Requires experienced handling due to his size, strength, and level of intensity.
-Will need continued work on impulse control and leash skills.
-Best suited as the only pet at this time until further dog-to-dog assessments can be safely completed.
The good stuff:
-Easy to leash and cooperative with handlers when given a clear pathway and space from other animals.
-Outside of the shelter chaos, he is engaging, attentive, and responsive to people.
-Shows mild food motivation and responds well to handler engagement.
-Generally easygoing during walks when not exposed to triggers.
-Manageable for knowledgeable handlers, even when working near dog-populated areas.
Who he needs:
Panzer needs a dog-savvy home or rescue placement that understands reactivity and is committed to safe management, structure, and continued training. A controlled environment, consistent routines, and thoughtful handling will be key to helping him succeed. He will do best in a home where he can be the only pet and where his handlers are comfortable working through behavioral challenges with patience and confidence.
Panzer has been with us since December 5, 2025, after coming in as a stray. He was found loose in a neighborhood and no owner was located. While Panzer struggles with dog reactivity in the shelter environment, he is more manageable once removed from high-stimulation areas and given space to decompress.
The challenges:
-Highly reactive toward other dogs, especially in close proximity or high-arousal environments.
-Displays intense focus, vocalization, and pulling when he sees other dogs.
-Requires experienced handling due to his size, strength, and level of intensity.
-Will need continued work on impulse control and leash skills.
-Best suited as the only pet at this time until further dog-to-dog assessments can be safely completed.
The good stuff:
-Easy to leash and cooperative with handlers when given a clear pathway and space from other animals.
-Outside of the shelter chaos, he is engaging, attentive, and responsive to people.
-Shows mild food motivation and responds well to handler engagement.
-Generally easygoing during walks when not exposed to triggers.
-Manageable for knowledgeable handlers, even when working near dog-populated areas.
Who he needs:
Panzer needs a dog-savvy home or rescue placement that understands reactivity and is committed to safe management, structure, and continued training. A controlled environment, consistent routines, and thoughtful handling will be key to helping him succeed. He will do best in a home where he can be the only pet and where his handlers are comfortable working through behavioral challenges with patience and confidence.
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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