Tiana came into our care after being found wandering with another dog, Genevieve, for several weeks before being brought in. Since arriving at the shelter, she has been very shy and shut down, struggling to navigate the new environment. Like Genevieve, Tiana is cautious and fearful, and the shelter is not a place where she can truly thrive.
Tiana’s behavior is rooted in fear rather than aggression. She is beginning to show small signs of curiosity but needs time, patience, and gentle guidance to feel safe and confident.
The challenges:
-Very timid and shut down in the shelter.
-Fearful of people, handling, and new experiences.
-Progress is slow and requires patient, calm handling.
-Sensitive to the noise, activity, and unpredictability of the shelter.
The good stuff:
-Gentle and non-aggressive in her interactions.
-Shows curiosity when given space and time to observe.
-Responds positively to calm, patient encouragement and gentle handling.
-Likely to continue improving once removed from the shelter environment.
Who she needs:
Tiana needs a quiet, patient home with someone experienced with shy and fearful dogs. She will do best in a low-stimulation environment with predictable routines and consistent, gentle guidance. With time, patience, and careful support, Tiana has the potential to gain confidence and develop trust in a safe, loving home.
Tiana came into our care after being found wandering with another dog, Genevieve, for several weeks before being brought in. Since arriving at the shelter, she has been very shy and shut down, struggling to navigate the new environment. Like Genevieve, Tiana is cautious and fearful, and the shelter is not a place where she can truly thrive.
Tiana’s behavior is rooted in fear rather than aggression. She is beginning to show small signs of curiosity but needs time, patience, and gentle guidance to feel safe and confident.
The challenges:
-Very timid and shut down in the shelter.
-Fearful of people, handling, and new experiences.
-Progress is slow and requires patient, calm handling.
-Sensitive to the noise, activity, and unpredictability of the shelter.
The good stuff:
-Gentle and non-aggressive in her interactions.
-Shows curiosity when given space and time to observe.
-Responds positively to calm, patient encouragement and gentle handling.
-Likely to continue improving once removed from the shelter environment.
Who she needs:
Tiana needs a quiet, patient home with someone experienced with shy and fearful dogs. She will do best in a low-stimulation environment with predictable routines and consistent, gentle guidance. With time, patience, and careful support, Tiana has the potential to gain confidence and develop trust in a safe, loving home.
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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