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A medium-sized hound on a metal veterinary table

Pets and Pet Adoption December 8, 2022

“The people are nice here but I do NOT LIKE THIS TABLE … please adopt me!” Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a medium-sized mixed-breed hound, who has not yet been named. This sweet boy will…

A large pit-bull type dog with one ear up in a quizzical expression looks back over his shoulder toward the camera

Pets and Pet Adoption December 7, 2022

“Did I hear right? You’re looking for a doggy to take home? Come over here and let’s talk!”: Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day

The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is Ziggy. According to the shelter, Ziggy is a large, docile, mixed pitbull-type dog. Ziggy…

A large grey short-haired cat, looking upward at the camera

Pets and Pet Adoption December 7, 2022

“I’m a big boy, and quite imperious, which makes me the perfect cat for you to take home!” Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day

The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a domestic short-haired male, and hasn’t been named yet. He’s a big boy, at…

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,…

A very furry dog whose face is almost completely covered with fur

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…

A white rat in a lab, with a human hand lifting the animal's tail.

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…

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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