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A black/tan shepherd with a blue leash and tongue's out

Pets and Pet Adoption September 18, 2024

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I’m Toby. I don’t get along with other animals, so I need a special patient home”

Photo from Cobb County Animal Services Shelter website The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a large-sized male black/tan shepherd. The…

A tabby/white cat held by someone behind

Pets and Pet Adoption June 9, 2024

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “My name is Fundip, and I could use a new home with maybe quite not so many other animals!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a large-sized male tabby/white domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

A color drawing of a dog and a cat beside a bed

Health Care April 4, 2024

Could sharing a bedroom with your pets be keeping you from getting a good night’s sleep?

by Brian N. Chin, Trinity College, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Sleeping with your dog in the same room could be negatively affecting your sleep…

A tri-color rottweiler with a blue leash

Pets and Pet Adoption August 5, 2023

The Deafening Toll: Exploring the Adverse Effects of Loud Noises on the Hearing of Pets

by Inger Eberhart, Cobb County Department of Public Safety, Communications Specialist Recent Studies Shed Light on the Impact of Thunderstorms, Engines, and More In a world bustling with sounds, our…

An image of a fishhook capturing a wallet and credit card, with the label scams and scammers above

Cobb County July 15, 2023

Owners of lost pets being scammed by criminals claiming to work for Cobb Animal Services

There is never a shortage of criminals preying on the hope, grief and tragedy of vulnerable people. Cobb County reports that a new scam is making the rounds. Scammers in…

Pets and Pet Adoption March 15, 2023

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I don’t get along well with other animals, but if you’re up for the challenge I could be a good addition to your family!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a xlarge-sized brindle male mastiff. The following information on this potential family member is…

Pets and Pet Adoption March 10, 2023

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “The people are nice here, but there are too many other animals, and I have to stay in some sort of cage. Please adopt and give me a home!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a small-sized tan/white female chihuahua. The following information on this potential family member is…

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Pets and Pet Adoption July 28, 2022

Cobb animal shelter still closed, but some pets have been cleared for adoption at a special Free Adoption pop-up this Sunday

The Cobb County Animal Services Shelter remains closed due to the strep zoo case discovered at the shelter. However, Dr. Amy Belew, the shelter’s veterinarian, has approved some pets for adoption,…

Guest Opinion March 26, 2022

Lacey Act amendments could cause thousands of atypical pets to be euthanized

Tullan Avard, a resident of the Bells Ferry Road area who is active in parrot rescue efforts, submitted the following guest opinion urging residents to call their representatives to oppose…

A tri-color beagle puppy with a blue leash, looking at the camera

Pets and Pet Adoption November 7, 2024

“EVERYBODY loves beagles! So wouldn’t you like to adopt me?”

Photo from Cobb County Animal Services Shelter website The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a small-sized female tri-color beagle. The…

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