Cobb animal shelter reopens

Cobb Animal Services announced Wednesday that the animal shelter has fully reopened to the public after being closed since July 22 after a case of strep zoo was diagnosed in a dog.

Appointments are available once again and through Aug. 25, dogs over 25 pounds and all cats and kittens will can be adopted for $25.

It’s called the Christmas in August adoption special, and more information can be found and appointments made by clicking here.

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Two weeks after closing due to a strep zoo outbreak, the Cobb animal shelter reopened on Friday.

The shelter was closed Oct. 2 after staff discovered the highly contagious bacterial disease had killed two dogs. The remaining animals were quarantined and given antibiotics and the facility at 1060 Al Bishop Drive was thoroughly cleaned.

The county said Friday there have been no reports of any newly adopted animals becoming ill so the shelter was reopened.

A fall adoption special is continuing, with fees reduced to $20 (typically they’re $115). The shelter is open from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday and from 2-5 p.m. Sunday.

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