PAWS Humane Society

Paws Humane is a private 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to keep pets out of the shelter system and in loving homes. Our vision is to serve as an Animal Resource Center uniting people and pets, building partnerships, and creating solutions to become a no-kill community. Established in 2009, Paws Humane Society stands as a private 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with a profound commitment to enhancing the well-being of both animals and humans. Our unwavering dedication to providing vital animal services makes us a cornerstone of our community, tracing our origins back to 1969 when Colonel Syd Sacerdote laid the foundation for the first animal shelter in Muscogee County known as the Muscogee County Humane Society. In 1999, a passionate group of animal advocates came together to form PAWS Columbus. A decade later, the merger of these two dedicated groups gave rise to Paws Humane, Inc., also known as Paws Humane Society. Paws Humane is an independent organization and does not receive support from United Way. Instead, we rely wholeheartedly on the generous contributions from local foundations and individuals in our community.

Our VISION: To serve as an Animal Resource Center uniting people and pets, building partnerships and creating solutions to become a no-kill community. Our MISSION: The mission of Paws Humane Society is to keep pets out of the shelter system and in loving homes. This is accomplished by: • Providing access to affordable veterinary care • Pet retention services • Humane education • Adoption • Other life-saving programs