Public Animal Welfare Services

Public Animal Welfare Services Floyd County Animal Control Department is responsible for all animal control operations. To provide comprehensive and responsible adoption/rescue programs. Spam.

Floyd County PAWS strives:

To provide services which aid in containing free-roaming animals to prevent human injuries and the spread of diseases. To provide services which help prevent animals from becoming nuisances to the community or a burden to its citizens. To provide a physical facility which will house lost unwanted and neglected animals in a humane manner. To provide health care services

to those animals housed to prevent suffering. To provide unwanted, sick or injured animals with humane euthanasia, according them dignity and respect during that act. To strive to improve performance through education and dedication to our mission. To create public information and education programs, which will assist the members of this community to become more responsible pet owners.
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Creating a Safe Space
Content is removed from P.A.W.S. channels and users are banned when an exchange or piece of content falls into one of the following categories:

Copyright or Trademark Laws. We report pages and accounts that impersonate the P.A.W.S. to the appropriate social media partners and remove content and comments that violate copyright and trademark laws. Harassment, Bullying, Violence & Threats. We have no tolerance for this and remove comments and content immediately that purposefully targets individuals. Content includes, but is not limited to:
- Images altered to degrade individuals or animals
- Personal information shared, e.g. addresses, phone numbers
- Content that contains specific threats
- Content that promotes or threatens terrorist activity or organized criminal activity

Violent & Graphic Content. We will remove pornographic or excessively violent content or comments shared on P.A.W.S. platforms. This includes content that promotes:
- Gratuitous violence towards people or animals
- Self-injury (including self-harm), suicide
- Sexual violence or exploitation of anyone, including minors

Hate Speech. Organizations and people dedicated to promoting hatred against any groups, including minority or protected groups, are not allowed a presence on our platforms. Any sort of hateful comments towards any individuals or groups based on the following topics will be banned:
- Race
- Ethnicity
- National origin
- Religious affiliation
- Sexual orientation
- Sex, gender, or gender identity
- Serious disabilities or diseases
- Age

Nudity. We will remove comments posted on our accounts that violate the platform standards. When sharing content that may contain nudity on P.A.W.S. social accounts we adhere to the individual platform community standards. By staying spam-free, our platforms have a better chance of fostering meaningful interactions. Our audiences are driven away if they encounter content from other users that is repetitive or too commercial in nature. For that reason, we hide or delete comments that are abusing platforms to post content such as:
- Malware/Phishing:
- Duplicate content over multiple accounts or multiple duplicate updates on one account
- Duplicate replies, comments, or mentions
- Unsolicited replies, comments, or mentions
- Misleading links (e.g. affiliate links, links to malware/clickjacking pages, etc.)

In observation of the Thanksgiving holiday PAWS will re open Monday at 11:30am! We are also very grateful for the helpin...
11/26/2025

In observation of the Thanksgiving holiday PAWS will re open Monday at 11:30am! We are also very grateful for the helping 'hands' that have adopted from the shelter this month!

UPDATE: Poppy is currently on a sleepover with a family. Everyone cross your fingers and hope for a good fit! Poppy is a...
11/25/2025

UPDATE: Poppy is currently on a sleepover with a family. Everyone cross your fingers and hope for a good fit!
Poppy is a favorite among our volunteers! She always gets good report cards from her field trips and everyone she meets always has something amazing to say about her. She is a laid back girly who is desperately waiting for her forever home. She came in with her puppy Pippa. Pippa was adopted a couple weeks ago and we are trying to find Momma a home now! Poppy loves people and other dogs. Come meet Poppy! She has been her 62 days and she is spayed, microchipped, and up to date on shots! We are open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 11:30am-4:30pm and Saturday 1pm-4:30pm. We are located at 99 North Avenue Rome, Ga 30161.

Meet Shorter! This sweet boy has been at the shelter for 63 days and he is ready to bust out of here. We picked him up a...
11/24/2025

Meet Shorter! This sweet boy has been at the shelter for 63 days and he is ready to bust out of here. We picked him up as a stray. He is around a year old and only 37 pounds. He's dog friendly and loves everyone. His last picture is his intake photo. We found him super skinny on a chain with a lock on it. He has not had a great beginning at life. We are hoping we can turn the rest of his life around and find him the best home ever! We are open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 11:30am-4:30pm and Saturday 1pm-4:30pm. We are located at 99 North Avenue Rome, Ga 30161. Come meet Shorter and see his dazzling smile!

Just a few of our adoptable dogs here at the shelter! These boys and girls are amazing dogs, come see for yourself! You ...
11/20/2025

Just a few of our adoptable dogs here at the shelter! These boys and girls are amazing dogs, come see for yourself! You can also view all of our adoptable animals at the link here:
https://www.adoptapet.com/shelter/81006-floyd-county-animal-control-rome-georgia
We are open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 11:30am-4:30pm and Saturday 1pm-4:30pm. We are located at 99 North Avenue Rome, Ga 30161.

REPOSTING so people can share the text info as well as his picture since the last post wont allow it to all be shared.Th...
11/19/2025

REPOSTING so people can share the text info as well as his picture since the last post wont allow it to all be shared.
This is Tony Bologna. Tony came into the shelter scared out of his mind. All Tony would do is sit with his nose in the corner of his kennel and shake. He tried to make himself as small as possible to hopefully be ignored. Dogs like this often do not make it out of the shelter due to lack of interest in adopting a scared dog.

Staff decided to give Tony a break from his kennel and bring him into the front office to let him decompress from the loud noise. Tony came around pretty quickly and realized no one wanted to harm him. He has brightened up and jumps around and wags his tail and he's now overjoyed to see the staff when they come in!

Tony needs someone that can take the time to earn his trust. We think Tony would do well with another dog in the home to help his confidence and to show Tony how the family works.

Tony did not come from a good life. He needs someone that will have the patience and love to see his beautiful soul. Please like, comment, and share so he will be seen and hopefully get out of here and into a rescue or loving home! Tony is neutered, dog friendly, microchipped, and up to date on shots. He is heartworm positive but the shelter would handle the treatment at no cost.

This is Tony Bologna. Tony came into the shelter scared out of his mind. All Tony would do is sit with his nose in the c...
11/19/2025

This is Tony Bologna. Tony came into the shelter scared out of his mind. All Tony would do is sit with his nose in the corner of his kennel and shake. He tried to make himself as small as possible to hopefully be ignored. Dogs like this often do not make it out of the shelter due to lack of interest in adopting a scared dog.

Staff decided to give Tony a break from his kennel and bring him into the front office to let him decompress from the loud noise. Tony came around pretty quickly and realized no one wanted to harm him. He has brightened up and jumps around and wags his tail and he's now overjoyed to see the staff when they come in!

Tony needs someone that can take the time to earn his trust. We think Tony would do well with another dog in the home to help his confidence and to show Tony how the family works.

Tony did not come from a good life. He needs someone that will have the patience and love to see his beautiful soul. Please like, comment, and share so he will be seen and hopefully get out of here and into a rescue or loving home! Tony is neutered, dog friendly, microchipped, and up to date on shots. He is heartworm positive but the shelter would handle the treatment at no cost.

11/18/2025

P.A.W.S. system is currently down. We are working on this issue and are attempting to resolve the problem. We hope this will be resolved soon but we ask you please be patient. Thank you

11/17/2025

📢 P.A.W.S. will be closed today

We apologize for the inconvenience, but due to sickness and injury, P.A.W.S. will be closed today. We will have limited staff available to answer phones.

If you call and do not receive an answer, please leave a message.
➡️ If it is an emergency, please call 911.
(An emergency would be any situation where you, your pets, or someone around you is in immediate danger.)

Please note:
📌 Calls regarding stray animals, owner surrenders, animals running at large, or barking/nuisance concerns will be returned as quickly as possible.

Thank you for your patience and understanding. 🐾

If anyone has seen these dogs please reach out to the link below. Their owners are worried sick.
11/13/2025

If anyone has seen these dogs please reach out to the link below. Their owners are worried sick.

Please spread the word for this lost dog. Luna was LOST on November 8, 2025 in Lindale, GA 30147 near Doyle rd

Message from Owner: Lost Saturday morning. Dogs are very friendly.

Description: Luna is black normal German shepherd. Maverick is tan color with a scar on his left side that look like he’s been shot. Obi is only 6 months old and long hair black

For more info or to contact Luna's owner, click here: https://www.pawboost.com/p/72242915

Lost or found a pet? Report it to PawBoost here: https://www.pawboost.com/l/rpl

⚠️ WARNING: Please be cautious of users offering ‘pet tracking services’ in comments. We recommend only working with local shelters and verified organizations. Never send money to unknown services.

This beautiful soul is named Poppy! She came in as a stray a couple months ago along with her puppy. They wandered into ...
11/13/2025

This beautiful soul is named Poppy! She came in as a stray a couple months ago along with her puppy. They wandered into a local business asking for help and the business called us to come and help them! We picked both of them up and Poppy is now looking for her forever home. We already have a potential adopter for the puppy but Poppy is still in need of a forever home. She is around a year old and is on the petite side weighing less than 50 pounds. Volunteers took her on field trips and they all said she did an amazing job. They said she was super well behaved and loved meeting new people. This dog is going to be the light of someone's life if we can just find that special someone for her! Like, comment, share! We are open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 11:30am-4:30pm and Saturday 1pm-4:30pm. We are located at 99 North Avenue Rome, Ga 30161.

Gobbler went to a sleepover this weekend and he got a great report card! He had a great time with kids and other dogs. T...
11/10/2025

Gobbler went to a sleepover this weekend and he got a great report card! He had a great time with kids and other dogs. The volunteer who took him for the sleepover loved having him and said he's going to make a great family dog. Gobbler is neutered, microchipped, and up to date on shots! We are open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 11:30am-4:30pm and Saturday 1pm-4:30pm. We are located at 99 North Avenue Rome, Ga 03161.

11/10/2025

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99 North Avenue
Rome, GA
30161

Opening Hours

Monday 11:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 11:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 11:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 11:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday 1pm - 4:30pm

Telephone

(706) 236-4537

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Floyd County PAWS strives: To provide services which aid in containing free-roaming animals to prevent human injuries and the spread of diseases. To provide services which help prevent animals from becoming nuisances to the community or a burden to its citizens. To provide a physical facility which will house lost unwanted and neglected animals in a humane manner. To provide health care services to those animals housed to prevent suffering. To provide comprehensive and responsible adoption/rescue programs. To provide unwanted, sick or injured animals with humane euthanasia, according them dignity and respect during that act. To strive to improve performance through education and dedication to our mission. To create public information and education programs, which will assist the members of this community to become more responsible pet owners.