Find great bargains on a variety of items. April 27-29, May 4-6, 11-13. Fridays and Saturdays: 9am-5pm. Sundays: Noon-5pm. All proceeds benefit Good Mews Animal Foundation, a local non-profit organization which operates a volunteer-based no-kill shelter for homeless, abused, and abandoned cats. Donations for the flea market accepted at the storefront every Saturday (10am-2pm) and Sunday (12-3pm) until May 5, and by appointment during the week. Email kmcnamara@goodmews.org to schedule a donation. East Lake Shopping Center (near Aldi’s), 2145 Roswell Road, Suite 40, Marietta. More info: 770-499-2287 or www.goodmews.org.
Pet of the Month: Milkshake
April 25, 2012 Leave a Comment
Milkshake, EAST COBBER's April Pet of the Month
Animal/Breed: Siamese Mix
Age & Gender: 7 year old male
Favorite Food: Seafood
Favorite Person: Nicholas
Best Trick: Persistent meowing
Turn Ons: Cat treats
Turn Offs: Loud noises
Favorite Toy: Anything that moves
Last Seen: Lying in the warm sun
What makes your pet so special: He loves everyone he meets.
(Reprinted from the April 2012 issue of EAST COBBER. Submitted by Lynne Pala.)
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Animal adoption event to be held May 19
April 23, 2012 Leave a Comment
Residents are invited to find a new best friend to take home at Cobb County Animal Control’s Adopt-A-Thon. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, May 19. The event will be held at the shelter, located at 1060 Al Bishop Drive, Marietta.
There will be vendors, food, police K-9 demonstrations, special adoption rates and a raffle. People will also have the chance to meet the county’s on-staff veterinarian. For more information, call 770-590-5614.
EAST COBBER’S Pet of the Week: Teddy S. Bear
April 22, 2012 Leave a Comment
Teddy S Bear, EAST COBBER's Pet of the Week
Pet’s Name:Teddy S. Bear
Animal/Breed: Cairn Terrier
Age & Gender:8 years old-male
Favorite Food: American cheese
Favorite Person: BFF-cat “Marbles”
Best Trick: Rolling over
Turn Ons: the phrase “Want to go bye bye?”
Turn Offs: Nail Clippers
Favorite Toy: Stuffed Tiger
Last Seen: Sunbathing in the back yard
What makes your pet special: That he is best friends with a cat!
Submitted by Ken & Jacqueline Cutts
Should your pet be our Pet of the Week? Email details to cynthia@eastcobber.com. Don’t forget to include a photo!
Myths about dogs that you may think are true
April 19, 2012 Leave a Comment
Housetraining
Myth: If your new puppy makes a mess in the house while you’re not around, bring the dog over to the mess, hold his nose in it, and scold him. This will force him to learn that going in the house isn’t acceptable under any circumstances.
Truth: Unfortunately, this is one of the most prevalent housebreaking myths among new pet owners. The fact is, puppies that age can’t fathom the cause/effect relationship between their natural bodily functions and why, 20 minutes later or more, you’re yelling at them. This housebreaking method doesn’t work, and really does more emotional harm than good.
Dog Food
Myth: Dog food that is high in protein causes kidney disease.
Truth: This myth probably started because, in the past, patients with kidney disease were commonly placed on low-protein (and thus low-nitrogen) diets. Today, we often put them on a diet that is not necessarily very low in protein, but instead contains protein that is more digestible (therefore producing fewer nitrogen by-products). These diet changes are made merely because damaged kidneys may not be able to handle the excess nitrogen efficiently. In pets with existing kidney problems, nitrogen can become too high in the bloodstream which can harm other tissues.
Unless your veterinarian has told you your pet has a kidney problem that is severe enough to adjust the protein intake, you can feed your pet a normal amount of protein without worrying about “damaging” or “stressing” your pet’s kidneys. Also, keep in mind the fact that you are not “saving” your pet’s kidneys by feeding a low-protein diet.
Grooming
Myth: Human shampoo if fine to use on pets.
Truth: You should never use shampoo that is made for humans on your pet. Human shampoos contain harsher detergents, are not pH balanced for pets, and could damage hair or sensitive skin.
Ticks
Myth: Stop worrying about fleas and ticks once it gets cold out.
Truth: Remember that cold weather does not kill ticks. In fact, spring and fall are when the deer tick numbers are at their peak. As a general rule, we recommend using flea and tick products until after extreme winter conditions persist. In warmer climates, flea and tick protection should be provided year round.
(Article submitted by Dr. Mark Good, owner of Town and Country Veterinarian Clinic. 1343 Gresham Rd, Marietta)
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Sign up for new and informative animal control newsletter
April 19, 2012 Leave a Comment
Cobb County residents and animal lovers are encouraged to sign up for the new electronic newsletter from Cobb County Animal Control. The newsletter will have updated information about shelter operations, special events and opportunities to get involved, as well as other important information concerning the safety and welfare of our community.
To sign up for the newsletter:
- Visit the cobbcounty.org “News & Alerts” page
- Enter your email address in the middle of the page*
- Select department newsletters based on your interests, including Animal Control.
*If you are already signed up for News and Alerts from Cobb County your login profile link will be emailed to you, use this link to add Animal Control alerts to your profile.
Georgia Derby horse celebration to benefit Save the Horses
April 17, 2012 Leave a Comment
The Georgia Derby horse celebration and benefit is coming to Chukkar Farms Polo Club in Alpharetta, 1140 Liberty Grove Road, on May 6, 2012, from 12:30-7pm. The event will feature a polo match, silent auction and ladies derby hat contest. Fun for the whole family includes a visit to the petting zoo to see miniature horses and pigs.
Purchase a VIP ticket to enjoy a seating area for the whole day and a dinner experience at the farm. A gourmet sack lunch will be available for all ticket holders with other foods available for purchase.
Tickets start at $40 for Save the Horses members ($50 non) and $100 for member VIP seating ($125 for non). Children 12 and under are admitted for $5. Celebrity tv personality and Save the Horses spokesperson, Cindy Rodeo Steedle is master of ceremonies for this year’s event.
For tickets and more information, contact Julie Manfredi at 678-294-8559 or check for updates at www.savethehorses.org
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EAST COBBER’S Pet of the Week: Sassy
April 15, 2012 Leave a Comment
Sassy, EAST COBBER'S Pet of the Week
Pet’s Name: Sassafrass/Sassy
Animal/Breed: English Yellow Lab
Age & Gender: 9 ½ years old-Female
Favorite Food: Green Apples/Everything
Favorite Person: Mommy
Best Trick: Bringing things, newspaper, shoes, mail
Turn Ons: Helping Daddy in the yard
Turn Offs: Us leaving on a trip
Favorite Toy: Birthday Bear/Old Yard Glove
Last Seen: Sleeping on the futon
What makes your pet special: Her love for us and her eyes!
Rick & Diane Ellwanger
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Local Dog Parks Provide Plenty of Room for Dogs to Roam
April 11, 2012 Leave a Comment
With the weather getting warmer, it’s nice to take your dog for a walk or run in a dog park. Dog parks provide a fenced in, off-leash dog area where well-behaved canine citizens can exercise, frolic, and play in a clean, safe area. Here are three area dog parks that cater to man’s best friend. The following Cobb County dog parks are open daily dawn until dusk and closed each Wednesday morning for maintenance:
Sweat Mountain Park
4346 Steinhauer Road, Marietta 30066
Named Best Dog Park in Summer by Atlanta Magazine. Cobb County’s first off-leash dog park officially opened on October 21, 2006. The dog park is located inside Sweat Mountain Park. There is an area for large dogs and an area for smaller dogs weighing 30 lbs. or less. The park has benches conveniently located for the dog owners to sit and enjoy watching their pets play. For information, contact the Eastern District Zone office at (770) 591-3160.
Pitner Road Dog Park
2450 Pitner Road, Acworth 30101
The Pitner Road Dog Park is comprised of two adjoining but separately-fenced play areas for off-leash dogs with approximately 2 acres of space for larger and one acre of space for smaller dogs. The dog lots have both open space and shady, wooded areas with benched seating for dog owners. Each area has dog water fountains and “poop-mit” stations providing bags for owners to pick up after their pets. There is a gravel access road and parking lot with 50 parking spaces. A combination picnic shelter and restroom building (presently with four picnic tables) sits on a rise and overlooks the playground and dog lots. A multi-function playground for children ages 2 to 12 is between the picnic shelter and the dog lots and can be easily seen from the seating areas of both locations. For information, contact the Western District Zone office at (770) 528-8890.
There is another dog park just over the Cobb County line in Roswell:
Leita Thompson Memorial Dog Park
1355 Woodstock Road, Roswell 30076
Owned and managed by the City of Roswell, this dog park has .75 acres set aside for the big dogs and a quarter-acre set aside for the small dogs. Each area has water spigots and “poop-mit” stations providing bags for owners to pick up after their pets. There are also walking trails set behind the dog park to take your dog for a long hike.
(Reprinted from the April 2012 issue of EAST COBBER)
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EAST COBBER’S Pet of the Week: Sweetie
April 8, 2012 Leave a Comment
Sweetie EAST COBBER'S Pet of the Week
Pet’s Name: Sweetie
Animal/Breed: Cat-Orange Tabby
Age & Gender: 11 year old female
Favorite Food: Fancy Feast
Favorite Person: Both “Parents”
Best Trick: Hiding
Turn Ons: Cat Nip
Turn Offs: Daily allergy pill
Favorite Toy: Piece of ribbon
Last Seen: Sleeping on bed
What makes your pet special: He is so loving and affectionate.
(Submitted by Bill & Lynette Sewell)
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