Beowolf

from The LocaL, June 2023

Clean Eatz, Columbus

Paws Humane Society

In April, our local animal control found two pups tied to a fence behind a church. They had been without food, water, or shelter for so long that one of the two siblings had passed away weeks prior to being found. The puppy who survived was brought back to Columbus Animal Care and Control and quickly sought out a medical rescue. Emaciated, severely dehydrated, and clinging to life, the puppy found hope and refuge. Paws Humane performed an immediate medical evaluation and got him started on his long road to recovery.

Only knowing pain and suffering, he was still the sweetest most trusting puppy we have seen in his condition. Still wagging his tail and happily greeting all strangers, he was given the name Beowolf.

Through weeks of foster care, round-the-clock feedings, love, and patience, Beowolf was able to slowly gain weight and even began to thrive in his foster home. He absolutely loved being around the other dogs and even did well with the cats. This brave little dog has now returned to Paws Humane and is available for adoption.

Although no one knows the circumstances surrounding Beowolf’s owner’s decision to tie him and his deceased sibling to a fence and leave them, we could only wish that they knew there were other options. Here at Paws Humane we have two outreach programs that could have been life-saving for this family.

Paws Humane’s Pets for Life program understands the importance and value of the human-animal bond. Therefore, all of their community outreach efforts reflect the goal of promoting animal welfare, preventing the overpopulation of pets, and improving the lives of not only animals but also the community as a whole. Paws Humane is proud to be mirroring the Pets for Life model, a program developed by The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) that uses innovative outreach strategies to extend animal services, pet food, supplies, resources, and information to underserved communities.

Through Pets for Life, Paws Humane offers outreach services such as free or low-cost spay/ neuter surgeries, educational events that include pet care and training, and humane education. By comprehensively addressing the lack of accessible, affordable pet care in under-served communities, Pets for Life keeps pets in the homes they already have, improving their quality of life and elevating the human-animal bond.

Along with Pets for Life, they have implemented a program called Neighborhood Pet Support. Neighborhood Pet Support is a program that focuses on keeping people and their pets together. They believe no person should have to give up a pet they love due to financial hardship. Community partnerships and resources within Paws Humane Society help pet owners resolve the problems they are facing, preventing unnecessary owner surrenders and keeping beloved pets out of shelters.

If you and your pet are in need of help or know someone who could benefit from Paws Humane’s outreach services, please contact (706) 5650035 or visit pawshumane.org to find out more information.