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Our quarterly newsletter is full of inspiring life-saving stories. The stories are not made possible without the generous support from our community.
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Press Releases and Articles in the News
- December 22nd, 2020 – Paws Humane Society hosts holiday adoption special, waives fees
- December 21st, 2020 – Paws Humane waives adoption fees to help pets find Homes for the Holidays
- December 21st, 2020 – Paws Humane Society waiving adoption fees for the holidays
- December 18th, 2020 – Home for the Holidays: Paws holding special holiday adoption event
- December 5th, 2020 – Paws Humane offers pet adoptions during pandemic
- December 3rd, 2020 – Keep your pet safe this Christmas holiday
- November 27th, 2020 – Paws Humane Society in Columbus holds annual Black Friday adoption event
- November 23rd, 2020 – Paws to waive adoption fees on Black Friday
- November 13th, 2020 – Adopt Mellie from Paws Humane Society!
- November 11th, 2020 – Columbus deputy and deaf therapy dog provide comfort to area patients
- October 30th, 2020 – Paws Humane Society Hosting Election Adoption Special: Democats and Republikittens
- October 28th, 2020 – Deaf dog, Columbus deputy provide comfort in last moments of life. Meet the unique duo
- October 16th, 2020 – Paws Humane Society Holding Special Adoption Event & Gearing Up for First Event of the Year, Tails on the Trails
- October 2nd, 2020 – Paws Humane Society Hosting FREE Drive-Thru Rabies Vaccine Clinic
- September 29th, 2020 – Paws Humane to host free drive-through rabies clinic
- September 18th, 2020 – Paws Humane Society to host third Pet Food Pantry on Sept. 19
- September 8th, 2020 – Paws Humane Society Saves Animals From Hurricane Ravaged Louisiana
- September 1st, 2020 – Local nonprofits rescue over 30 cats and dogs from Louisiana shelters following Hurricane Laura
- August 31st, 2020 – Paws Humane Society in Columbus rescues dogs, cats from Louisiana hurricane ravage
- July 24th, 2020 – Watch Your Pet During Your Next Backyard BBQ
- July 15th, 2020 – Paws Humane Society receives $8,000 grant to cover expenses for senior dogs
- July 10th, 2020 – Paws Humane Society & Bissell Team Up to Clear the Shelter!
- July 8th, 2020 – Petco Foundation Invests in Lifesaving Work of Paws Humane Society
- July 7th, 2020 – Paws Humane receives $3,000 Rachael Ray Save Them All COVID-19 Relief Grant
- June 26th, 2020 – All Cat and Kitten Adoption Fees Are Waived Every Friday at Paws Humane Society
- June 24th, 2020 – Paws Humane Society receives $2,500 grant for foster program
- June 18th, 2020 – Paws Humane launches Cat City vs. Dog City voting contest
- June 15th, 2020 – Paws Humane Society updates shelter operations amid coronavirus
- June 8th, 2020 – ICYMI: Pet Of The Week Returns, Paws Holds Virtual Fundraiser
- May 19th, 2020 – Coronavirus live updates May 19: Columbus humane society giving away pet food, other news
- May 18th, 2020 – Paws Humane Society to open second free pet food pantry for pet owners
- May 18th, 2020 – Paws Humane Society to hold second pet food distribution for Chattahoochee Valley
- May 8th, 2020 – Paws Humane Society opens free pet food pantry on May 9 due to community need during COVID-19
- May 5th, 2020 – Paws Humane Society in Columbus launches Giving Tuesday fundraiser
- May 4th, 2020 – Paws Humane Society launches #GivingTuesdayNow campaign to address need for animal care during COVID-19
- April 13, 2020 – PAWS Humane restarts curbside adoptions and veterinary clinic
- April 10th, 2020 – PAWS Humane shares foster stories as most animals find homes during COVID-19 outbreak
- April 8th, 2020 – Paws Humane Closing for Shelter-In Place Order
- April 2nd, 2020 – Paws Humane Society Closes Facility Following Statewide Shelter-In-Place Order
- March 20th, 2020 – Nonprofit Organizations Financially Impacted by the COVID-19 Outbreak
- March 19th, 2020 – Paws Humane Society cancels events, creates Emergency Relief Fund for animal care during coronavirus
- March 19th, 2020 – Need help? Want to help? How to access Columbus resources during coronavirus outbreak
- March 17th, 2020 – Donations being accepted for week two of Cause for Paws
- March 10th, 2020 – Cause for Paws kicks off second annual event
- February 18th, 2020 – Paws Humane Society has free public adoptions after big private donation
- February 14th, 2020 – Paws Humane Society hosting free adoption for all animals on February 15
- January 22nd, 2020 – Paws Humane Society in Columbus announces new CEO
- January 22nd, 2020 – Paws Humane in Columbus welcomes new CEO
- January 20th, 2020 – From prison to her forever home, meet the dog trained by inmates in Erie County
- December 27th, 2019 – Meet the New CEO of Paws Humane Society
- December 4th, 2019 – Paws Humane Society of Columbus Recruites New CEO for Columbus Operation
- December 3rd, 2019 – Paws Humane: GA Gives Day
- November 29th, 2019 – Black Friday Adoption Special
- October 15th, 2019 – Canoe: Pet of the Week from Paws Humane in Columbus
- October 4th, 2019 – Meet Our Pet of the Week from Paws Humane Society: Mazie!
- October 1st, 2019 – PAWS Humane Society is holding a ‘Dogtober’ adoption special all month
- September 17th, 2019 – Meet Cora: Pet of the Week from Paws Humane in Columbus
- September 6th, 2019 – Paws Humane Receives Influx of Cats Due To Hurricane Dorian
- August 20th, 2019 – Barry: Pet of the Week
- August 19th, 2019 – Petco Foundation Invests in Lifesaving Work of Paws Humane Society
- July 2nd, 2019 – Remember to think about pets during the holiday
- June 21st, 2019 – Paws Humane Society in Columbus hosts grand opening of wellness clinic
- June 19th, 2019 – Meet Brody: Pet of the Week from Paws Humane
- June 7th, 2019 – Paws Humane Society: Adopt Clifford!
- June 4th, 2019 – Paws Humane Society is WLTZ’s New Charity for June and July!
- April 26th, 2019 – Ezell’s Catfish Raises More than $1800 Through their “Eat a Hushpuppy, Save a Puppy” for Paws Humane Society
- April 19th. 2019 – Meet O’Malley: Pet of the Week from PAWS Humane AND Barks and Blues!
- October 2nd, 2018 – Paws Humane volunteer program earns Service Enterprise award
- October 1st, 2018 – Paws Humane Achieves Service Enterprise Certification
- September 24th, 2018 – Help Hurricane Florence’s pet refugees find shelter from the storm
- September 22nd, 2018 – “Pet of the Week” Justin who evacuated from North Carolina ahead of Hurricane Florence.
- July 2nd, 2018 – PAWS Humane gives Fourth of July tips for pets
- May 20th, 2018 – Barks and Blues Festival provides fun for furry family members
- March 12th, 2018 – Paws Humane shows off its new branding
- February 20th, 2018 – Local animal shelter raising money for new washers, dryers
- January 31st, 2018 – Eat loads of hushpuppies and be somebody who helps dogs and cats in the Columbus area
- January 31st, 2018 – Paws Humane receives $36,891 from PetSmart Charities® to fuel spay and neuter efforts
- January 31st, 2018 – Pennies at the cash register turn into thousands of dollars to help animals
- December 12th, 2017 – You’re invited to the JINGLE BALL! A spay/neuter extravaganza at the Paws Humane Vet Clinic
- November 2nd, 2017 – Adopted four times from Paws Humane, Maximus is back at the shelter again
- October 16th, 2017 – Petco Foundation Invests In Lifesaving Work of Paws Humane
- September 22nd, 2017 – PAWS Humane sets up shelter for animal evacuees from Irma — all are adoptable
- July 30th, 2017 – At Paws, a wild dog’s best friend teaches him to love humans
- July 29th, 2017 – Paws Humane hosts reception for partners and public officials
Thank you to our partners!
Paws is a proud recipient of funding from Maddie‘s Fund®, helping to achieve a no-kill nation #ThanksToMaddie.