“Who are you calling funny looking? Only my family can call me that! So just adopt me, and you’ll be family.” Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day, Dec. 19

I little wide-eyed chihuahuaPhoto from Cobb County Animal Services Shelter website (public domain)

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, in the Pugnacious category, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a tiny chihuahua mix. According to shelter staff, he has a sweet disposition.

The following information on this potential family member is copied and pasted from the Animal Shelters website. To see the original text visit this link to the Animal Shelter Catalog.

Remember, in adopting a pet you are bringing a new family member into your household, so only do it if you are looking for a forever canine partner.

Name (323)

Animal Id 641492

Cage # 323

Species DOG

Gender INTACT MALE

Breed CHIHUAHUA

Breed type MIXED BREED

Color TAN/WHITE

Coat SHORT HAIR

Age 4 YEARS

Health GOOD

Weight 6 lbs.

Ears PRICKED

Tail LONG

Size SMALL

Status IN SHELTER

Eligible for adoption Dec 27, 2022

Behavioral Characteristics

Temper SWEET

Intake Information

Date acquired Dec 19, 2022

How acquired STRAY

Kennel # COBB COUNTY ANIMAL

Section PUPPY ROOM

Cage # 323 Unit A

Address

City MARIETTA

Shelter status ACTIVE

A Special Deal from Cobb County Animal Services for December:

For the remainder of the month of December, adoptions are only $20.

Adoption procedures

Cobb County Animal Services website describes the adoption process as follows:

“To provide quality customer service to current and future pet parents, we require that you schedule an appointment to visit us. Booking appointments allows us to effectively manage our staffing between the needs of our pet parents, shelter pets, and volunteers. Our online booking service is available 24/7.

“We have been appointment only for adoption visitation and owner surrenders since the spring of 2020.

“No appointment is required for strays that are found by citizens, for citizens looking for their lost pet(s), or for animal reclaim. Shelter staff will still be available to book appointments and answer questions from citizens by calling (770) 499-4136 during business hours (Tuesday-Sunday 10:30 a.m.-4:30.p.m.).

“View pets available for adoption and schedule an appointment anytime. Cobb County Animal Services is located at 1060 Al Bishop Drive, Marietta, GA 30008.”