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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…

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…

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Georgia January 19, 2023

Kemp trumpets Georgia economy overseas as state economist warns tax collections will slow

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] January 18, 2023 State lawmakers have started digging into Gov. Brian Kemp’s $32.5 billion…

Holidays December 17, 2022

Holiday foods can be toxic to pets – a veterinarian explains which, and what to do if Rover or Kitty eats them

by Leticia Fanucchi, Oklahoma State University [This article was first published in The Conversation, republished with permission] During the holidays, it’s typical for people to indulge in special foods. Being…

Lending October 22, 2022

‘Predatory’ loans to buy pets can have 189% interest rate, despite state laws

by Clark Kauffman, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission]October 19, 2022 An Iowa couple who unwittingly purchased a seriously ill dog through a…

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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…

Cobb County August 29, 2019

Superior Pets for Patriotic Vets featured at Cobb commissioners meeting

David Birkenbine is a regular at Cobb County Board of Commissioners meetings. He consistently addresses the BOC, advocating for enforcement of the county’s medical burn ban ordinance. But at Tuesday…

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Pets and Pet Adoption September 21, 2023

How to Prepare Your Pet for Autumn: 5 Essential Tips

by Inger Eberhart, Cobb County Department of Public Safety, Communications Specialist As the leaves start to change color and the air turns crisper, it’s time to transition your furry friend…

Pets and Pet Adoption September 21, 2023

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “I’ll just sit patiently in this dark carry crate until you decide I’m the perfect kitty for your family!”

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is an infant female tabby domestic short hair. The following information on this potential family…

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Opinion September 23, 2023