Paws Humane Society

Due to adverse weather forecasted for the entire day on Saturday, we have made the decision to postpone Barks & Brews at the Ballpark on Saturday, October 10th at Pinnacle Park. We will look to either Spring or Fall of 2027 for a new date that will provide a more optimal outdoor experience. All those that purchased tickets will be contacted and refunded in full!

Stay tuned to our social media for updates and we appreciate your understanding!

🎃 HALLOWEEN PHOTOS 📸

Halloween Pet & Family Photos Benefiting Paws Humane Society
Get those costumes ready! Join us at The Yard for a spooky-cute afternoon of Halloween photos for your pets, your family, or the whole crew!

📅 Sunday, October 18
⏰ 12:00–4:00 PM
📍 The Yard | 1432 5th Ave, Columbus, GA 31901
📸 $10 donation to Paws Humane Society per photo session

No pre-registration required! Cash or card will be accepted the day of the event. Be prepared to wait in line!

We’ll have a staged Halloween photo area set up OUTSIDE of The Yard, so you do not need to purchase Yard admission or have a Yard membership to participate in the photo event.

🎃 PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU COME:
📸 HALLOWEEN PHOTOS | $10 DONATION
The $10 donation is specifically for your Halloween photo session and benefits Paws Humane Society. This does not include admission into The Yard.

🐾 WANT TO ENTER THE YARD WITH YOUR DOG?
After your photos, you’re welcome to stay and enjoy The Yard! Humans always enter FREE. Dogs must meet The Yard’s entry requirements and have a membership or purchase a $15 day pass per dog.

🐶 ALREADY A YARD MEMBER?
Your Yard membership covers your dog’s regular admission into The Yard, but does not include the Halloween photo session. Members who would like Halloween photos will still make the $10 donation to Paws Humane Society.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 JUST COMING FOR PHOTOS?
That’s perfectly fine! Because the photo area will be located outside The Yard, you can come for your photo without purchasing a Yard day pass.
Costumes are encouraged but not required, and pets AND people are welcome in the photos!

🎃 $10 Halloween Photos = Donation to Paws Humane Society
🐾 $15 Dog Day Pass = Admission to The Yard
👥 Humans = FREE admission to The Yard

Come dressed in your Halloween best, strike a pose, and help support the animals of Paws Humane Society! 🧡🐾

MEET NICOLETTE!

Nicolette is a 2-year-old sweetheart with a calm, gentle personality and the kind of happy smile that makes it pretty difficult not to fall in love with her.

She already knows “sit,” walks beautifully on leash, and is a BIG fan of frozen treats. Give this girl a tasty snack and some quality time with her people, and she’s pretty content.

Nicolette has also spent time with another dog and showed us that she may be more of a “we can hang out together, but please respect my personal space” kind of girl. She clearly communicates when she’s uncomfortable, and with a dog who respected those boundaries, the two were even able to play together!

As always, we’d recommend a meet-and-greet with any potential canine siblings to make sure everyone is comfortable.

Come meet Nicolette at Paws Humane Society!
pawshumane.org/adopt

UPDATE: DJ FOUND!

🎃 CALLING ALL CREATURES OF THE NIGHT... WE NEED A DJ! 🎧

Something wicked is coming to The Yard this Halloween, but every good Halloween party needs a killer soundtrack.

We need someone who can bring the energy, play a great mix of music and keep everyone dancing all night long.

📅 Saturday, October 31
⏰ DJ needed from 7:00–9:00 PM
📍 The Yard | 1432 5th Ave, Columbus, GA

Send us a message if you’re interested, or summon your favorite local DJ by tagging them in the comments.

MEET ZACHARY!

Those blue eyes might get your attention, but Zachary’s personality is what’s going to win you over. 💙

Zachary is a playful, energetic, people-loving guy who is ready to find a family of his own. He already knows “sit,” loves to play, and is the perfect size for equal parts adventures and cuddles.

And when it comes to other dogs? Zachary has been showing us that he has some pretty great social skills!

He’s met several different dogs during playgroups and has done a wonderful job adjusting to their individual personalities. He can come into a first meeting a little excited, but once he settles in, he reads other dogs well, respects corrections and boundaries, and is easy to redirect when another dog needs some space.
He’s even been able to encourage a more hesitant dog to play with gentle, respectful invitations—and backed off when she told him she’d had enough. ❤️

In fact, Zachary has done so well that he’s been a great helper for our team when meeting and evaluating other dogs!

Now this handsome, blue-eyed boy just needs one more introduction to make:
His future family. 🥹

Come meet Zachary at Paws Humane Society and see if he’s the one you’ve been waiting for!

pawshumane.org/adopt

MEET GEMMA LOU!

Gemma Lou has one request for her future family: she wants to be your one and only. 💕

This sweet girl has spent time in a foster home, which has given us the chance to see just how wonderful she can be outside of the shelter.

Gemma Lou LOVES people and has done especially well with children. She has spent time around five kids ages 8 and under and did great with them! She’s also friendly with visitors and strangers and is happiest when she gets to be part of whatever her people are doing.

She’s an energetic girl who loves to play, especially with squeaky toys and ropes. She enjoys getting out and about, does great in the car, and walks pretty well on leash—though excitement can occasionally get the better of her!

She has also done well free-roaming when left home alone.

The most important thing to know about Gemma Lou is that she needs to be the ONLY pet in her home. She is not comfortable sharing her space with other animals, so we're looking for a family without other dogs or cats where she can relax, thrive, and soak up all the love for herself.

And honestly? She has more than enough personality to fill the whole house.

If you're looking for a fun, affectionate, people-loving dog who is great with kids and you're ready for a one-pet household, Gemma Lou might be exactly who you've been waiting for.

One pet. One best friend. A whole lot of love. 🐾

🍺🐾 BARKS & BREWS AT THE BALLPARK IS ALMOST HERE!

Grab your friends, grab the leash, and join us at the ballpark for an afternoon of cold drinks, live music, great food, and four-legged company—all while supporting Paws Humane Society!

Your afternoon includes unlimited b**r samples from breweries including Terrapin, New Belgium, SweetWater, Sierra Nevada, Sam Adams, Dogfish Head, Shiner, Bell’s, and MORE!

Plus:
🥨 Giant pretzels with mustards from around the world
🌭 Bratwurst
🎶 Live music from The Active Ingredients, Jack Banks Special & Stained Glass Saints
🐕 Dogs are welcome!

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10
⏰ 2:00–6:00 PM
📍 Synovus Park

🎟️ $35 in advance | $45 at the door

Save yourself $10 and grab your tickets before event day!

🎟️ bit.ly/BarksBrews26

Come drink some b**r, listen to great music, bring the pup, and spend your Saturday supporting the animals of Paws Humane Society.

HERE’S WHAT LAST WEEK LOOKED LIKE AT PAWS.

Another busy week. Another 77 stray animals coming through our doors.

That’s 29 dogs and 48 cats who entered our care as strays in just seven days.

But there were plenty of wins to celebrate, too.
39 animals were adopted.
14 pets were reunited with their families.
27 animals left for rescue partners.
54 animals found foster homes.
And our clinic completed an incredible 170 spay/neuter surgeries.

Every number represents an animal—and behind every positive outcome is someone who helped make it happen.

The need continues to be great, but so does the impact we can make when our community shows up.

MEET WILLIAM SONOMA!

William Sonoma has been spending some time in foster, and apparently this boy has decided his full-time job is being attached to his people.

His foster describes him as affectionate, goofy, a little sassy, and VERY clingy. He wants scratches. He wants kisses. He wants your attention. And yes, he will absolutely talk back to you when he has something to say. 😂

But underneath all that personality is a seriously good boy.

In just TWO DAYS in his foster home, William learned the household routine and became comfortable in his crate with no accidents. He can sleep crated through the night, is potty trained, and has even done well free-roaming in the home. His foster has cameras and says he respects the boundaries they've given him—even knowing that upstairs is off limits!

And toys? Give him ALL OF THEM.

William isn't picky, but a good rope toy might be his favorite. He loves tug-of-war and is working on fetch. He'll chase the toy, grab it, and occasionally remember that the whole point is to bring it back. Sometimes he's just too excited about his prize. 😂

William also LOVES other dogs and really enjoys having canine friends to play and spend time with. He's lived with a cat in his foster home and has done very well, too. He does great meeting new people and has been comfortable around children he's encountered while out and about.

William Sonoma has already shown us that he knows how to be somebody's dog.
He's affectionate, social, smart, silly, and ready to bring a whole lot of personality into someone's home.

Now he just needs somebody to choose him. 💙
pawshumane.org/adopt

UPDATE: SHE HAS BEEN FOUND

🚨 BOLO: DARLA IS MISSING 🚨

Darla escaped from her foster home after digging underneath the fence and is currently missing.

She was last seen about an hour ago near 2 Alexander Loop in Phenix City.

Darla was last seen wearing a pink collar.

Please keep an eye out and do not chase her, as this may cause her to run farther. If you spot Darla, please send us a message on social media or contact Paws Animal Services at 706-225-4512 with her location.

Please share to help us get Darla home safely! 🐾