Paws Humane: More than 500 animals at overcrowded shelter wait to find homes

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — More than 500 animals remain at Paws Humane Society, waiting to find loving homes.

The no-kill shelter declared a “state of emergency” on Monday, Aug. 19, saying it is at capacity. Paws says it needs at least 100 successful dog adoptions before it can take in any new animals.

In the day since that announcement, more than five animals have been adopted from the shelter. Paws Humane Executive Director Courtney Pierce spoke about the adoptions early Tuesday afternoon…

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