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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 Poncho's adoption status with email updates.
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Poncho

Australian Cattle Dog

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

Australian Shepherd/Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Columbus, GA
We'll also keep you updated on Brody's adoption status with email updates.
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Brody

Australian Shepherd/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Beagle

Female, 10 mos
Columbus, GA
We'll also keep you updated on Chi-Chi's adoption status with email updates.
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Chi-Chi

Chihuahua

Female, 2 yrs
Columbus, GA
We'll also keep you updated on 05/30/25-Stray-ConnerRoad-BQ-1's adoption status with email updates.
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05/30/25-Stray-ConnerRoad-BQ-1

Chihuahua

Male, 2 yrs 6 mos
Columbus, GA
We'll also keep you updated on Chungus's adoption status with email updates.
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Chungus

German Shepherd Dog/Boxer

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

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 4 yrs 8 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

Muscogee County Humane Society

7133 Sacerdote Lane,
Columbus, GA 31907

Begin Again Farms, Inc.

2035 Harris Rd.,
Ellerslie, GA 31807

Upson County Animal Shelter

2371 Yatesville Hwy.,
Thomaston, GA 30286

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos
Auburn, AL
We'll also keep you updated on Clyde's adoption status with email updates.
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Clyde

American Staffordshire Terrier/American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 3 yrs 10 mos
Phenix City, AL
We'll also keep you updated on Minnie *NAME YOUR PRICE*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Minnie *NAME YOUR PRICE*

Italian Greyhound/Boxer

Female, Puppy
Columbus, GA
We'll also keep you updated on Dodge's adoption status with email updates.
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Dodge

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 7 mos
Auburn, AL
We'll also keep you updated on Ambrosia's adoption status with email updates.
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Ambrosia

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 yrs 5 mos
Auburn, AL

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