The Columbus Consolidated Government contracted with Paws Humane Society to manage the Columbus Animal Care and Control, starting eight months ago, after the city manager announced the facility no longer could ensure compliance with Georgia Department of Agriculture regulations, but overcrowding at the shelter remains a concern, according to the latest inspection reports.
In August, the Paws declared a state of emergency as it cared for 547 animals, with hundreds more on a waiting list to be surrendered. Around the same time, on Aug. 19, the Department of Agriculture performed a routine inspection of the animal shelter, identifying three violations.
During a follow-up inspection in September, Paws had corrected the issues and passed without any violations…