COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Paws Humane Society declared a state of emergency on Tuesday as the shelter has faced a “record-breaking” number of animals in its care and has surpassed available kennel space.
Officials with Paws Humane Society say as of Tuesday, there are 547 animals under their care, 57 are waiting to enter the shelter through the Neighborhood Pets program, 219 are in foster care, and 380 active surrender applications are pending assistance.
“People often hear ‘please adopt, please foster,’ and it can sound like the same plea repeated,”said Courtney Pierce, executive director of Paws Humane. “But this is different. This is a true emergency. Without immediate help from the community, we cannot continue to provide the care and safe shelter that these animals desperately need.”…