Paws Humane Society in Columbus has declared a state of emergency after reaching 547 animals in its care, with hundreds of other animals waiting to be surrendered. The nonprofit organization now is asking the community for help to remain a no-kill shelter.
The Columbus Council approved a contract in January for Paws to take over management of Columbus Animal Care & Control after previous issues at CACC.
“We’ve been at capacity since day one. I mean, there’s never been a moment where we weren’t at capacity,” Paws executive director Courtney Pierce told the Ledger-Enquirer…