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Pets and Pet Adoption December 6, 2022

“Don’t let the glowing green eyes fool you. I’m really sweet, so please adopt me!” Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb County Animal Services Shelter website, is Shuri, a domestic short-hair. Shuri is up for adoption starting December 10,…

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Pets and Pet Adoption December 6, 2022

“Honest, I do have a face under all this hair! Please adopt me!” adoptable Dog of the Day

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, chosen from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is Smokee. Smokee will be up for adoption starting December 13. The following information on…

Sad-eyed dog on a leash looking up toward the camera

Pets and Pet Adoption December 5, 2022

“I’m going to stare at you with these big sad eyes until you adopt me!” The Cobb County Courier’s pick for adoptable Dog of the Day

The Cobb County Courier’s Adoptable Dog of the Day, taken from the Cobb Animal Services Shelter website, is named Cali. The following information on this potential family member is copied…

Pets and Pet Adoption December 5, 2022

“Please, adopt me now!” Cat of the Day

The Cobb County Courier supports the adoption of animals from shelters, rather than purchase from pet stores. So we’ve begun highlighting a Dog of the Day and Cat of the…

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Ethics November 27, 2022

What is ethical animal research? A scientist and veterinarian explain

by Lana Ruvolo Grasser, National Institutes of Health and Rachelle Stammen, Emory University [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] A proposed measure in Switzerland would have…

Climate and Weather November 18, 2022

Freeze warning for Cobb County still in effect until 8 a.m. this morning: Friday, November 18

The National Weather Service freeze warning for Cobb County is still in effect until 8 a.m. Friday, November 18 (to learn the difference between a freeze watch and a freeze…

Climate and Weather November 17, 2022

Freeze warning issued for Cobb and other Georgia counties for Friday, November 18

The National Weather Service issued a freeze warning for Cobb County for 1 a.m. until 8 a.m. Friday, November 18. To learn the difference between a freeze watch and a…

A sign stating "Parking Lot Adoptions. Free Adoption of Featured Pets. Every Monday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Pets and Pet Adoption November 16, 2022

Cobb County Animal Services announces free pet adoption event each Monday

Cobb County Animal Services sent the following announcement of an event held each Monday where you can adopt a cat or kitten, dog or puppy, at no cost beyond getting…

Animal Rights October 26, 2022

Pit bulls went from America’s best friend to public enemy – now they’re slowly coming full circle

by Colin Dayan, Vanderbilt University [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] As recently as 50 years ago, the pit bull was America’s favorite dog. Pit bulls…

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Health Care October 19, 2022

As Links to MS Deepen, Researchers Accelerate Efforts to Develop an Epstein-Barr Vaccine

This article by Liz Szabo first appeared in Kaiser Health News, republished with permission Liz Szabo, Kaiser Health News October 19, 2022 Maybe you’ve never heard of the Epstein-Barr virus….

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