Humane Society
A Fresh New Start
aws Humane Society plays a vital role in our community P by providing essential services and support for animals in our community. Offering a lifeline to over 17,000 furry companions who need help each year. Each staff member is
committed to enhancing the quality of life for these animals and curbing shelter populations, Paws Humane Society employs a multifaceted approach that includes an adoption center, an affordable veterinary clinic, community outreach, and various life-saving programs. Embark on a pet’s transformative journey through the corridors of Paws Humane Society, where every day unfolds as a new chance for these animals: 1. Shelter Haven Paws Humane Society serves as a sanctuary for over 100 homeless dogs, cats, and critters daily. Functioning as a limited admissions shelter, it opens its doors to animals from Columbus Animal Care and Control, surrendered pets, and those facing emergency situations. With no time constraints, each animal receives quality care for the duration of their stay, offering them the time needed to find their forever home. 2. Compassionate Veterinary Care The society’s low-cost, high-quality spay/neuter and wellness Veterinary Clinic prioritizes shelter medicine, ensuring every animal, regardless of their condition, receives top-notch medical attention. From spay/neuter surgeries to
microchipping and heartworm treatment, the clinic serves as the first stop for every shelter pet, with additional specialized care provided in collaboration with local veterinarian partners. 3. Foster Families and In-Home Heroes Puppies and kittens, some just days old, as well as adult pets in need of healing and rehabilitation, find solace in the homes of loving foster families—Paws Humane Society’s LocaL
in-home heroes. These dedicated caregivers provide the necessary love and care, helping animals build confidence and prepare for adoption. 4. Beyond Boundaries As animals reach readiness for adoption, Paws Humane Society’s Transport program extends their journey to new horizons. Partnering with shelters in states with a demand for pets, such as New York and Pennsylvania, the program addresses the shortage of adoptable animals and ensures that every pet finds a loving home. In addition to adoption services, Paws Humane Society places a great emphasis on promoting responsible pet ownership. They offer various educational programs, including workshops and seminars, that engage the community in understanding the needs and responsibilities of owning a pet. By imparting knowledge on topics such as proper animal care, nutrition, and training, they actively contribute to reducing the number of abandoned and neglected animals in our area. 5. Healing and Enrichment Recognizing the stress of shelter life, Paws Humane Society prioritizes the well-being of its animals through enrichment activities. From playgroups and socializing to food puzzles and games, expert trainers and behaviorists guide animals on a path of healing and confidencebuilding, ensuring each pet experiences tailored care, even including special outings to parks or a stop at Starbucks for a puppuccino. 6. A Forever Home The joyous culmination of the journey is when pets find their forever homes. Paws Humane Society remains
½ off Tuesdays at the Columbus Collective Museums
Discover the wonder of the Columbus Collective Museum. Immerse yourself in a maze of thrifting and discovery. Originally the Lunch Box Museum, now also the Royal Crown Cola Museum, The Chero-Cola Museum, The Nehi Drink Museum, The Georgia Radio Museum, The Tom Huston Peanut Museum, a Car Museum and more. Over 1,000 lunch boxes will just get you started. Local Readers get ½ off their ticket price every Tuesday. Open 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Monday - Saturday, 3218 Hamilton Road, Columbus Tours at the Springer
This exclusive behind-the-scenes tour grants entry to areas of the theatre rarely seen by the public. Springer Tours is an unforgettable evening of history, mystery, and the unexplained. Are you brave enough to face the possible ghosts that haunt our historic theater? Please be aware that this is a 45-minute walking tour that will involve navigating multiple staircases within the Springer. For ages 12 and up. Tickets are $25. Available at our Box Office at 706-327-3688. Call for dates. Times are 8:00 p.m., 9:30 p.m., 11:00 p.m., Springer Opera House, 103 East 10th Street, Columbus No Shame Theatre
Every Friday night, come out to the Springer (side door) for a good ole hosting of No Shame Theatre. You never know what you’re going to get. Comedy, poetry, skits or music acts. Everything is good and even if it’s not? NO SHAME here. Be an act, just don’t act up. $5 cover. Sign up starts at 10 p.m., show starts at 10:30. Every Friday Night, Springer Opera House, Columbus Sketching Under the Skylight committed to adopters by offering ongoing support for training, medical advice, and more. 7. Keeping Our Shelters NO Kill Another crucial aspect of their work is tackling the issue of pet overpopulation through spaying and neutering programs. By providing affordable or even free sterilization services, Paws Humane Society effectively helps prevent unwanted litters and reduces the strain on local animal control facilities. This helps maintain a healthier and more balanced pet population, while also avoiding the tragic fate of countless animals left without homes. Furthermore, Paws Humane Society frequently collaborates with other organizations, both within and outside our community, to ensure the welfare of animals extends beyond their immediate reach. They actively engage in advocacy and lobbying efforts, working towards animal rights, improved legislation, and the overall well-being of pets in our society. This New Year, consider the life-changing impact of providing a new beginning to a shelter pet. Join Paws Humane Society in its mission to create a brighter future for our furry friends. For more information visit pawshumane.org. 4900 Milgen Road Columbus pawshumane.org office@pawshumane.org (706) 565-0035 • Vet Clinic
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Leave your voices at the door & witness the power of the creative process as professional artists sketch from a live model in costume under the magical skylights of the Bo Bartlett Center. Free admission and open to the public. Skechers, only need to bring your own supplies.The second Thursday of each month, 3 p.m - 5 p.m., The Bo Bartlett Center, 921 Front Avenue, Columbus Industrial Columbus History Exhibit
The Georgia Legislature established Columbus in 1828 specifically as a “trading town” at the head of navigation of the Chattahoochee River. Crossing the Fall Line at Columbus, the river drops 125 feet within 2 1/2 miles, producing at least 66,000 horsepower potential energy. This hydropower attracted entrepreneurs, investment capital, and laborers to Columbus. Made possible thanks to a grant from the Cultural Arts Alliance. Viewing is free during regular business hours. Now through March 2024, RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, 900 Broadway, Columbus Awkward Family Photos
When it comes to awkward moments, every family has lived through their fair share. This exhibition pokes fun at and celebrates the perfectly imperfect moments that come with being a family while offering a chance for people to take comfort in the fact that theirs is not alone. The exhibition includes more than 200 classic photos, framed in vintage, era-appropriate frames, alongside hilarious “behind the awkwardness” stories from the actual families. Created by the friends behind AwkwardFamilyPhotos.com, the exhibition has been traveling since 2012 and is making its Georgia debut at The Columbus Museum’s temporary headquarters. Through January 7, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., The Columbus Museum, 1327 Wynnton Road, Columbus JANUAR Y 2024
