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Pets and Pet Adoption April 7, 2025

Big turnout for free microchipping of pets at South Cobb Recreation Center

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted the following report and photos from the Cobb County Animal Services free microchipping event at the South Cobb Recreation Center: There was lots of…

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Georgia March 24, 2025

Bill to ban unscrupulous parking lot sales of pets in Georgia now up to governor

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 21, 2025 A bill designed to make it harder for unscrupulous breeders to…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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