Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “Let’s think about this step by step. You need a dog. I need a home. Adopting me is a win-win!


The Cobb County Mail Day Dog, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a brown/white male dachshund.

The following information about this potential family member is copied and pasted from the animal shelters website. To see the original text, visit this link to the catalog of animal shelters.

Remember that by adopting a pet you are bringing a new family member into your home, so only do this if you are looking for a forever canine partner.

Name: NUGGET (326)

Pet ID: 642243

Cage No.: 326

Species: DOG

Sex: MALE CASTRE

Breed: DACHSHUND

Breed type: MIXED BREED

Colour: BROWN/WHITE

Coat: SHORT HAIR

Age: 2 YEARS

Health: GOOD

Weight: 9 lbs.

Ears: FOLD

Tail: LONG

Small size

Status: SHELTERED

Eligible for adoption: February 4, 2023

Behavioral characteristics

Temperament: SWEET

Admission Information

Acquisition date: January 28, 2023

Mode of acquisition: ERROR WITH IDENTIFICATION

Kennel #: COBB COUNTY ANIMAL

Section: PUPPY ROOM

Cage No.: 326

Unit: A

Address: –

City: MARIETTE

Shelter status: ACTIVE

Adoption procedures

The Cobb County Animal Services website describes the adoption process as follows:

“In order to provide quality customer service to current and future pet owners, we ask that you schedule an appointment to visit us. Scheduling appointments allows us to efficiently manage our staffing between needs from our pet parents, shelter animals and volunteers Our online booking service is available 24/7.

“We have been appointment only for adoption visits and owner surrenders since the spring of 2020.

“No appointment is required for stray animals found by citizens, for citizens looking for their lost animal(s) or for animal recovery. Shelter staff will be always available to make appointments and answer citizen questions by calling (770) 499-4136 during business hours (Tuesday through Sunday 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).

“To see animals available for adoption and schedule an appointment at any time. Cobb County Animal Services is located at 1060 Al Bishop Drive, Marietta, GA 30008.”