Donations for Yard Sale, Dogs and Cats for Adoption

Donations Accepted for Yard Sale

Cobb County Animal Control is participating in an upcoming fundraiser yard sale in Kennesaw with 11 other animal rescues and groups. You can drop off items at the shelter on Saturdays Feb. 18 and 25 between 12-3 p.m. The shelter is located at 1060 Al Bishop Drive in Marietta.

The shelter cannot accept mattresses, cribs, major appliances, automotive parts, grills, ripped/stained upholstered pieces, building materials, ceiling fans, overhead light fixtures, large televisions, computer equipment, metal desks, office cubicles, swing sets, skis, golf clubs, large old microwaves, or anything broken or that has been recalled.

The yard sale will be held March 2 to 4, March 9 to 11 and March 16 to 18 at  located at 1125 Roberts Blvd. in Kennesaw. The hours are Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

If you'd like more information about donating items to benefit the Animals of Cobb County Animal Control, e-mail CobbAdopt@netzero.com.

Sunny Needs Help Paying Dental Bills

Friends of Shelter Animals for Cobb County need help with Shih Tzu Sunny's dental bills. If you can donate, please visit Angels Among Us Animal Sanctuary and click on the link to donate. Please indicate it is for Sunny's dental care.

People who no longer wanted a senior dog dumped Sunny in Cobb County a couple of weeks ago. Angels Among Us Animal Sanctuary stepped up to take him into their program. Sunny has been placed with a wonderful foster home. He is doing great despite being blind and fairly deaf. He's a spunky, old dog.

Help Needed at Cat Adoption Days

If you would like to volunteer and save cat lives, help is desperately needed at cat adoptions held at Petsmart on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The rescue group Cat Rangers can rescue more shelter cats if more volunteers and foster homes are available. Contact Gina Crittenden.

Want to Volunteer?

Walk dogs, befriend cats, take pictures for PetFinder and Facebook. There are volunteer opportunities galore. Fill out an online application and attend a volunteer orientation class.

Available Cats

Accompanying this article are photos and descriptions of cats available for adoption. Click here to see the full list and photos of available cats at Cobb County Animal Control shelter.

Available Dogs

Accompanying this article are photos and descriptions of dogs available for adoption. Click here to see the full list and photos of available dogs at Cobb County Animal Control shelter.

Vet Tip of the Week 

Feline heartworm disease

• Symptoms—chronic respiratory disease (similar to asthma), heart disease, and even sudden death 
• Transmission method—bite from an infected mosquito
• Susceptible—both indoor and outdoor cats
• Season—all year round
• Treatment—none
• Prevention—30 day prescription heartworm medicine

Keep your feline friend protected from this deadly parasite. Talk to your veterinarian about feline heartworm prevention today.