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Line drawing of a dog and a cat looking upward to the right

Pets and Pet Adoption October 19, 2024

Special needs shelter dogs deserve love too

By Kristen Burns COBB COUNTY, Ga., – Stevie, a 3-month-old puppy, was taken in by the Homeless Pets Foundation in Marietta, Georgia, in June 2024. He is very playful and…

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

Science and Technology September 6, 2024

Cats and dogs both like to play fetch − it’s rooted in their hunting instincts

by Mikel Delgado, Purdue University and Judith Stella, Purdue University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Many people have seen dogs fetch, but cats like to…

A cartoon terrier holds up a paper with Dog Tax written and a "canceled" stamp over it

Smyrna May 21, 2024

Smyrna in 1907: dog owners up in arms over dog tax exemption for terriers

Image above created with DALL-E from OpenAI, and editing with Canva As editor and publisher of the Cobb County Courier, I often read through old newspapers on the Georgia Historic…

A tri-color German shepherd with a blue leash, looking happy

Pets and Pet Adoption February 6, 2024

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I’m happy, alert, and ready to be adopted to a loving family!”

[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 medium-sized female tri-color German shepherd….

Announcement for free pet microchipping Monday November 13 at the Cobb County Animal Services shelter. 100 chips available. RSVP to Jessica.Darrough@cobbcounty.org

Pets and Pet Adoption October 23, 2023

The Microchip: A Small Marvel with Big Benefits

by Inger Eberhart, Cobb County Department of Public Safety, Communications Specialist For pet owners, the safety and well-being of their furry companions are of utmost importance. One powerful tool in…

Pets and Pet Adoption August 17, 2023

Beware of Toxic Outdoor Plants: Safeguarding Your Furry Friends in Cobb County, Georgia

by Inger Eberhart, Cobb County Department of Public Safety, Communications Specialist As pet owners in the picturesque surroundings of Cobb County, Georgia, we relish the beauty of our outdoor spaces….

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…

Smyrna September 27, 2018

WoofStock Pet Party comes to Smyrna

Smyrna’s WoofStock Pet Party in the Park will return for its 17th year this Saturday and Sunday, September 29 and 30, at Smyrna Market Village. What is Woofstock? Woofstock is…

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Kennesaw November 19, 2024

Kennesaw City Council approves emergency stormwater repair, revisits public comment policy

By Rebecca Gaunt Three weeks ago, a Kennesaw homeowner reported to city officials that sinkholes were forming in her yard around an exposed storm drain. The city’s inspection found that…

Economy November 19, 2024

Americans face an insurability crisis as climate change worsens disasters – a look at how insurance companies set rates and coverage

by Andrew J. Hoffman, University of Michigan, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Home insurance rates are rising in the United States, not only in Florida,…

Aging November 19, 2024

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