Thursday, July 12, 2012
The SPLOST-funded project included new energy-efficient air conditioning units and windows.
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Thursday, July 12, 2012
The Cobb County animal shelter recently received new energy-efficient air conditioning units, ceiling renovations, new lighting and energy-efficient windows. The $295,000 in renovations were funded by the 2011 SPLOST, which passed last year by 79 votes. The pad-mounted air conditioning units will "help keep temperatures down and significantly reduce the spread of airborne diseases," as well as "provide the appropriate amount of ventilation, proper cooling and dehumidification," according to the county's website.
Friday, June 22, 2012
This handsome cat is available for adoption at the Cobb County Animal Shelter.
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Friday, June 22, 2012
Hi, my name is Jimmy. I'm a volunteer and staff favorite at the shelter. My family left me here on June 8. I'm good with kids and other pets, have been neutered and will be combo tested and micro-chipped when adopted. Would you please help me find a forever home? You can find me cage 672 at the Cobb County Animal Shelter, located at 1060 Al Bishop Drive in Marietta. Call 770-499-4136 for more information. Please reference my ID number, 544565, and not my name. For more animals in need of rescue, visit the Friends of Shelter Animals for Cobb County Facebook page.
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Within the first hour of being open on Tuesday, 34 animals were turned in.
Within the first hour of opening Tuesday, the Cobb animal shelter had 34 turn-ins, adding to the recent influx that saw 108 animals turned in during a 16-hour period last week. "We ask that you help us spread the word about the situation here at the shelter and refer others to come and adopt or rescue from us," the shelter said to those on its email list. "Time is of the essence, and we thank you for your help during this time of need." The shelter is reaching out to local rescues for assistance. "We are working on other resources and reaching out to the media as well, but any assistance we can get from rescues is greatly appreciated," the email said. "We understand that everyone is full just as we are, and it is difficult to take animals …
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Patch readers helped the Friends of Shelter Animals for Cobb County meet the donation goal to save shelter dogs and cats.
The Friends of Shelter Animals for Cobb County (FOSACobb) said farewell to ten lucky shelter dogs on Friday as they were loaded into a transport van to make their way to the Midwest Animal Rescue and Services (MARS) facility in Minnesota. This will be the third rescue transport run by FOSACobb since Sept. 2011 with a fourth scheduled for Jan. 21. The combined efforts between MARS and FOSACobb to assist with adoptions of Cobb County shelter animals came about through the efforts of Kristin Adams, who is the master coordinator of the group. Adams, who has been involved with other shelter animal transports to northern states over the years, contacted MARS concerning the proliferation of Cobb animals in need of adoption. They agreed to help. …
