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PAWS Humane Animal rescue in Columbus, GA

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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4900 Milgen Rd.
Columbus, GA 31907
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4900 Milgen Rd.

Columbus, GA 31907

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Adoptable pets at PAWS Humane

We'll also keep you updated on Lunch 5615's adoption status with email updates.
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Lunch 5615

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 2 mos
Columbus, GA
We'll also keep you updated on Breakfast 3791's adoption status with email updates.
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Breakfast 3791

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 2 mos
Columbus, GA
We'll also keep you updated on Dinner 2248's adoption status with email updates.
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Dinner 2248

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 2 mos
Columbus, GA
We'll also keep you updated on Zola 1464's adoption status with email updates.
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Zola 1464

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Columbus, GA
We'll also keep you updated on Faith 0193's adoption status with email updates.
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Faith 0193

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 7 mos
Columbus, GA
We'll also keep you updated on Blaze 1152's adoption status with email updates.
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Blaze 1152

Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 4 yrs 6 mos
Columbus, GA
We'll also keep you updated on Meteor 4637's adoption status with email updates.
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Meteor 4637

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Columbus, GA
We'll also keep you updated on Comet 7373's adoption status with email updates.
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Comet 7373

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos
Columbus, GA

Rescue FAQs

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 & rescues near PAWS Humane

Begin Again Farms, Inc.

2035 Harris Rd.,
Ellerslie, GA 31807

CARE Humane Society TM

1140 Ware Dr,
Auburn, AL 36832

We'll also keep you updated on Willie's adoption status with email updates.
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Willie

Schnauzer (Standard)/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 7 yrs
Ellaville, GA
We'll also keep you updated on Tyler's adoption status with email updates.
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Tyler

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 7 mos
Auburn, AL
We'll also keep you updated on Annie's adoption status with email updates.
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Annie

Black Mouth Cur/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Phenix City, AL
We'll also keep you updated on Velma's adoption status with email updates.
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Velma

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Auburn, AL
We'll also keep you updated on Elsa's adoption status with email updates.
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Elsa

American Bulldog

Female, 3 yrs 11 mos
Columbus, GA
We'll also keep you updated on Punky's adoption status with email updates.
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Punky

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Columbus, GA

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