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.)

01/05/2026

🐾 Why you see so many animals on this page 🐾

In 2025 alone, P.A.W.S. has picked up 2,500 stray animals in Floyd County. Our shelter is overcrowded, and every stray posted here represents a pet that was not spayed, neutered, microchipped, or properly contained.

This page exists to help reunite lost pets with their owners, but Animal Control and shelters cannot stop this on their own. Only responsible pet ownership can.

✅ Spay and neuter your pets
✅ Microchip your pets
✅ Register with P.A.W.S. Scan the QR Code below and keep microchip information updated

✨ Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Options Available
Sign-ups are available on the P.A.W.S. page or at the link below:
👉 [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdc7XJoXnTo4MEyhbRL445GaU4tWVEOsf4IFin4KvY1EN767Q/viewform](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdc7XJoXnTo4MEyhbRL445GaU4tWVEOsf4IFin4KvY1EN767Q/viewform)

📍 Microchipping Services
• FREE microchips for Floyd County residents
• $15 microchips for non-Floyd County residents
• If your pet is already microchipped, **please make sure it is registered with P.A.W.S.**

Every stray animal posted here is preventable.
This page shouldn’t have to exist—but until it doesn’t, we need the community’s help.

🎉🐾 New Year, New You… New Start for Your Pet! 🐾🎉A new year is the perfect time to set goals—and responsible pet care is ...
01/05/2026

🎉🐾 New Year, New You… New Start for Your Pet! 🐾🎉

A new year is the perfect time to set goals—and responsible pet care is one that saves lives.

At P.A.W.S., we see every day how spaying, neutering, and microchipping make a real difference. These simple steps help prevent overcrowding, reduce the number of animals entering the shelter, and make it much easier to reunite lost pets with their families.

✨ Make 2026 the year you:
✅ Spay or neuter your pet
✅ Microchip your pet
✅ Register and update your pet’s microchip

💙 Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Available
Sign-ups are open click the link below:
👉 [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdc7XJoXnTo4MEyhbRL445GaU4tWVEOsf4IFin4KvY1EN767Q/viewform](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdc7XJoXnTo4MEyhbRL445GaU4tWVEOsf4IFin4KvY1EN767Q/viewform)

📍 Microchipping Services
• FREE microchips for Floyd County residents
• $15 microchips for non-Floyd County residents

Small changes add up to big impact —for your pet, for our shelter, and for our community.
Let’s make this a year of fewer strays and more happy endings. ❤️🐶🐱

We are in need of ANY kind of freeze dried treats and ANY kind of wet cat food. It does NOT have to be the brands below ...
01/05/2026

We are in need of ANY kind of freeze dried treats and ANY kind of wet cat food. It does NOT have to be the brands below the pictures are just for reference. Thanks to any help we can get!

The following dogs are some of our longer term residents or dogs that are not doing well at the shelter and are in need ...
01/05/2026

The following dogs are some of our longer term residents or dogs that are not doing well at the shelter and are in need of getting out as soon as possible. If you are looking to adopt please consider these. Every one of them are sweet as pie and are ready to find their forever homes! 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. You can view all of our animals at the link provide: https://www.adoptapet.com/pet-search?radius=50&postalCode=30161&awos[0]=81006&filterMode=all&transport=false&sortOption=Nearest&page=1

01/02/2026

The only thing sweet Elk wants is for someone to hold her paw and tell her it's going to be okay. She was brought in as a stray. She is around 40lbs. She's around 4 years old. She's been at the shelter for 3 weeks. She's been fine with the other dogs at the shelter. Come meet her! We are open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 11:30am4:30pm and Saturday 1pm-4:30pm.

12/31/2025
"Byrd 2764ST" was located on Byrd Station Rd today. If you are missing this sweet boy please contact Animal Control ASAP...
12/31/2025

"Byrd 2764ST" was located on Byrd Station Rd today. If you are missing this sweet boy please contact Animal Control ASAP so we can get him the care he is needed.

12/30/2025

More Sugarplum content! Like, share, comment ! Let's find her a home!

Meet Your Future Family Companion!Are you ready to welcome visions of sugarplums into your home? Look no further! This l...
12/30/2025

Meet Your Future Family Companion!

Are you ready to welcome visions of sugarplums into your home? Look no further! This lovely girl is searching for her forever family.

- **Age**: Approximately 8 years old
- **Temperament**: She adores people and always sports an adorable smile.
- **Social Skills**: She has done well with other dogs at the shelter.

This sweet and gentle pup is destined to be a wonderful family dog. Come and meet her today!
This week we are open Monday, Tuesday, Friday 11:30am-4:30pm and Saturday 1pm-4:30pm. We are located at 99 North Avenue Rome, Ga 30161.

12/26/2025

🐶🏠 HAPPY THANK-YOU + COMMUNITY UPDATE! 🏠🐶

A HUGE, tail-wagging THANK YOU to Animal Rescue Foundation (A.R.F.) for their generous donation of dog houses to help keep our community’s fur babies warm and safe during the cold weather! 💙❄️

🐾 IMPORTANT DETAILS:
• Available to Floyd County residents ONLY
• First come, first serve
• We cannot hold dog houses
• ONE per household
• Please request only if you truly need one

These dog houses were donated to help protect pets from the cold and to serve those who need them most — thank you for helping us make sure they go where they matter most. 🐕💙

Shelter Location:
99 N Ave. Rome GA

Hours of Operation:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
11:30 to 4:30
Saturday
1:00 to 4:30
Closed: Wednesday’s and Sunday’s
🌟 We will be closed on January 1, 2026

Once again, a heartfelt thank you to Animal Rescue Foundation of Rome - Floyd County INC. (A.R.F.) for stepping up and helping us keep Floyd County pets safe and warm. This is rescue teamwork at its finest! 🖤🐶🤍🐾 🛖

Uh-oh! Santa accidentally left some presents at the shelter! Come by tomorrow to pick up! Merry Christmas from PAWS! **...
12/22/2025

Uh-oh! Santa accidentally left some presents at the shelter! Come by tomorrow to pick up! Merry Christmas from PAWS!
**Please note- While this post is meant to be light hearted, animals are 12+ year commitments and should not be used arbitrarily as gifts unless you are dedicated to commit long term to an animal. Please make sure you are able to care for and have the time and space before getting any animal.

Address

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.