The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a medium-sized black/brown male German shepherd mix.

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 feline partner.

Name: (853)

Animal ID: 643670

Cage #: 853

Species: DOG

Gender: INTACT MALE

Breed: GERMAN SHEPHERD

Breed Type: MIXED BREED

Color: BLACK/BROWN

Coat: SHORT HAIR

Age: 8 MONTHS

Health: GOOD

Weight: 38 lbs.

Ears: PRICKED

Tail: LONG

Size: MEDIUM

Status: IN SHELTER

Eligible for Adoption: Apr 12, 2023

Behavioral Characteristics

Temper: SWEET

Intake Information

Date Acquired: Apr 4, 2023

How Acquired: STRAY

Kennel #: COBB COUNTY ANIMAL

Section: 800 KENNEL

Cage #: 853

Unit: A

Address: –

City: MARIETTA

Shelter Status: ACTIVE

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.”