For individuals seeking to utilize Paws Humane Society as a means to satisfy COURT ORDERED Community Service hours or preemptive Community Service recommended by legal counsel, we require strict adherence to all Paws Humane Society guidelines. Please complete this form in its entirety, ensuring that you have read and understood all rules and regulations established by Paws Humane Society. Any failure to adhere to these guidelines may result in the termination of your Community Service obligation.

Upon your initial day of service at Paws Humane Society, make sure you arrive with the requisite paperwork issued by your Probation Officer (PO). If you do not bring it with you, you will not be permitted to work that day and it will be recorded as an absence. 

Should you have any inquiries or require further clarification, please direct all questions to volunteer@pawshumane.org. We take this matter seriously, and your compliance is essential to the successful fulfillment of your Community Service hours.

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First Name *
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For example, 123-456-7890
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Date of Birth *

A valid date as MM/DD/YYYY (for example: 11/30/2015)
Age *
What were your charges? (accused of/arrested for) *
Parole Officer Name (if not applicable, put N/A) *
Hours Required *
Emergency Contact Name *
Emergency Contact Phone Number *
Emergency Contact Email
Relationship *
Bite/Scratch Waiver
All animal bites or scratches that occur at Paws Humane that break the skin are taken very seriously. The area should be washed thoroughly with soap and water. You must report any bites/scratches immediately to allow Paws Humane staff to determine if it has broken the skin. An Animal Bite Form must be filled out promptly by an adoptions staff or manager. The adoptions staff/manager will then walk you next door to Animal Control. An officer at Animal Control will also fill out a report.

The animal must be quarantined for a period of no less than ten (10) days. During that 10-day period, a licensed veterinarian must examine the animal and a final examination shall be conducted ten (10) days following the bite to ensure that the animal has not broken out with rabies.

The Code of Georgia Section 31-19-4 (2014) requires that, “any person bitten by any animal reasonably suspected of being rabid immediately to notify the appropriate county board of health. It shall be the duty of the owner, custodian, or person having possession and knowledge of any animal which has bitten any person or animal or of any animal which exhibits any signs of rabies to notify the appropriate county board of health and to confine such animal in accordance with rules and regulations of the county board of health.”

- Failure to report a bite is a misdemeanor and may be prosecuted.
- The County Rabies Officer is responsible for notifications regarding the Paws Humane, Inc. and affected parties as to an animal’s rabies status.

Rabies is a serious and fatal disease if left untreated. There is no cure once the victim becomes symptomatic. Treatment for a bite or scratch should begin immediately after the animal is deemed to be rabid or if the animal cannot be quarantined or tested to determine its rabies status.

By signing this protocol, you are agreeing to follow the proper protocol above. Failure to follow the proper protocol above will result in your termination from Community Service.
Type your first and last name below to agree to all policies in the Bite/Scratch Waiver above *

Code of Conduct

__ Upon arriving, you will sign in and be directed to an assigned area. You will be given a vest that MUST be worn at all times while on Paws property unless you are on your scheduled break.

__ You must use the kiosk or the VolunteerLocal app to sign in and out, we will not be allowing sign ins on paper.

__ Lunch & Break Rules:
- 60 minute lunch breaks are required if you
are working a full day.
- You MUST sign in and out for lunch breaks
- You may take your lunch break in an
assigned area or the break room.
- You will receive two 10 minute breaks for a
full day’s work. One in the morning and one
in the afternoon.
- If you work until 12:00pm, you will receive
only one 10 minute break.
- If you do not return within 60 minutes after
your lunch, you will lose ALL hours for that
day.

__ NO smoking, eating, drinking, “chatting” etc, unless you are on your assigned lunch break.

__ Cell phones are not permitted unless you are on break.

__ You must always get approval before leaving work area or taking a break/lunch break.

__ You are expected to work independently or with staff, do not team up with other community service members unless assigned.

__ NO profanity.

__ The use of drugs or alcohol while here or before coming in is PROHIBITED!

__ You will be turned away if you arrive late or have a dress code violation.

__ You will be removed from the program if :
- You miss two or more shifts in a 30 day period.
- You are asked to leave for any reason
- You leave early or walk away from your
workstation without permission.

__ Applicants must be 18 years or older to participate, unless accompanied by an adult or if you have obtained special permission.

__ Traffic citations, DUI, trespassing, and misdemeanor drug charges are acceptable to participate in the community service program.

__ Charges we do not accept are animal cruelty, theft, assault, arson, and other charges at our discretion.

__ Morning Duties include: Dishes, laundry, kennels, bathrooms, lobby floors,
windows, sweeping and mopping hallways, Kongs, trash, restocking, and
other miscellaneous tasks.

Afternoon Duties include: Poop scoop, poop stations, dishes, laundry, scrub
play yards, poop buckets, mop buckets, trash, restocking, and other
miscellaneous tasks.

__ Hours of service are Monday - Thursday 8:00am-1:00pm and/or 2:00pm - 7:00pm OR Friday - Sunday from 8:00am-12:00pm and/or 1:00pm - 5:00pm

__ Employees will turn you away if you are late, if you are a potential harm to employees, the animals or yourself.

__ If you leave early, you will not receive credit for service time. No Exceptions.

__ If you are asked to leave before fulfilling the required time, you will not receive credit for service time.

__ STAY BUSY! You will be assigned tasks. Make sure all tasks are completed correctly. There is always something that needs to be done. If you have finished your assigned tasks, ask a staff member for the next list. The staff must know where you are at all times.

__ Be courteous at all times to the customers and animals. If you are approached by a customer, please find a staff member for assistance immediately. Do not try to answer a customers’ questions or give out information, ALWAYS find a staff member to assist them.

__ NO open toes shoes or crocs, NO clothing that exposes your stomach, or tank tops. NO shorts, NO bandanas, NO ripped or offensive clothing. Pants MUST be worn around the waist, NO sagging.


If you fail to follow and obey these rules and regulations, you will be asked to leave and not come back in the future. We will report ANY problems to your Probation Officer.



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4900 Milgen Rd, Columbus, GA 31907

ADOPTION CENTER

Phone: 706-565-0035

Monday – Thursday
10:00AM – 7:00PM
Friday & Saturday
10:00AM – 5:00PM
Sunday
1:00PM – 5:00PM

VETERINARY CLINIC

Phone: 706-987-8380

Monday-Thursday
7:30AM – 6:00PM
Friday
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Saturday & Sunday
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Paws Humane is a private 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to keep pets out of the shelter system and in loving homes. Our vision is to serve as an Animal Resource Center uniting people and pets, building partnerships, and creating solutions to become a no-kill community.

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