Dunwoody, GA Pets & Animals

Many animals are very sensitive to loud noises and fireworks are a big offender. The noise and unpredictability of fireworks leads many dogs to perceive them as a threat. This triggers their fight-or-flight response. Your dog may bark at the noises or try to run away and hide. Dogs may...

An Atlanta tradition for 43 years, the Possum Trot 10K has allowed runners to take part in a great race along the beautiful banks of the Chattahoochee River while helping save animals and fund environmental education at the Chattahoochee Nature Center (CNC). This year, the runners had the option to select an in-person or virtual race. The in-person race begins at 7 a.m. on June 19.

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. (CBS46) — The Forsyth County Police department uncovered several drugs from a vehicle with the help of their K9 Ivo. Early Thursday morning on McFarland Parkway, a Forsyth County Deputy pulled over 28-year old Misty Slaton after witnessing an improper turn. The deputy says he then noticed some inconsistencies in Ms. Slaton's behavior.

WOODSTOCK — The Sequoyah Regional Library System held a "drive-thru safari" at Woodstock Elementary School Friday morning, where families with young children saw goats, pigs, chickens, rabbits and more from Lozano Farms Mobile Petting Zoo. The "safari" drew a crowd of about 450 people, according to John Rodgers, community engagement...

ATLANTA - Ashlyn Shockley Martin said her 3-year-old son Nicholas has a lifetime of scars to bear following a vicious dog attack in their southwest Atlanta home on March 22, 2021. He was still 2 years old when he and his father were attacked on Oak Street by two dogs as they walked to their neighborhood playground.

SMYRNA, Ga. (CBS46) – A Smyrna police officer rescued a kitten from the underside of an SUV Wednesday morning. The driver called for help after hearing the frightened kitten meowing loudly during their morning commute. Sergeant Trey Stephens responded to the call and performed the roadside rescue. Smyrna police said...

ATLANTA — Jolie Gallagher and her husband were not looking to expand their pack when they spotted the black dog on an animal welfare organization’s Instagram page in March. The friendly Australian Shepherd mix, later renamed Cricket, was found as a stray and brought to the shelter. Because of her...

CONYERS - K9 Wick of the Conyers Police Department, handled by Officer Brandon DeCosse, has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Wick’s vest was embroidered with the sentiment “Born to Love - Trained to Serve - Loyal Always."

ATLANTA - From the poison dart frogs of Central and South America to the Siamese crocodile of Southeast Asia, some of the most fascinating animals in the world are coming to Atlanta to headline a pair of "wild" exhibits at Fernbank Museum. "Crocs: Ancient Predators in a Modern World" and...

DOUGLASVILLE, Ga. - Veterans who have service dogs often find it difficult to get hired. Some even lose their current jobs once they get a service dog. That’s according to Healing 4 Heroes, a national nonprofit that works with veterans to get and train dogs. John Parris and his service...

Tiny is an 11-month-old Rottweiler Dane who is house-trained, smart, and outgoing. If you'd like to meet Tiny, you can visit PAWS Atlanta.

CONYERS, GA—Conyers Police Department’s K9 Wick, handled by Officer Brandon DeCosse, has received a bullet and stab protective vest, thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Wick’s vest was embroidered with the sentiment “Born to Love- Trained to Serve- Loyal Always.”. Vested Interest...

ATLANTA — Fernbank Museum of Natural History plans to take visitors to nearly every corner of the animal world this summer with two new exhibits: Crocs: Ancient Predators in a Modern World and Nature’s Ninjas: Defenses of the Animal Kingdom. Both will be on display from June 5 to Sept....