Cobb Animal Shelter GA Adoption Hours, Fees, Lost Pets, Reclaim, Surrender & Animal Control
Use official Cobb County Animal Services resources to check adoption hours, view pets available for adoption, understand adoption fees, search lost and found pets, report nuisance animals, report cruelty or bites, request animal control help, learn reclaim fees, ask about surrender alternatives, and avoid confusing Cobb County’s Marietta shelter with private rescue groups or third-party pet listings.
If you are searching for cobb animal shelter ga, choose the task closest to what you need. Cobb County Animal Services is the official county animal shelter and animal control route in Marietta, Georgia, so the correct next step depends on whether you want to adopt, reclaim a lost pet, report a found pet, file a nuisance complaint, report cruelty, handle an animal bite, ask about surrender alternatives, or support the shelter.
Choose one option. The official action card below updates for Cobb adoption, hours, lost pets, found pets, animal control, adoption fees, surrender alternatives and animal bite or cruelty reporting.
🐶 Adopt a pet — start with official Cobb County available animals
Use this for: dogs, puppies, cats and kittens at Cobb County Animal Services in Marietta, Georgia.
Best official path: open Cobb County’s adoption page, view current pets, then visit during adoption and reclaim hours.
Before you go: animal availability, fee specials and surgery status can change quickly, so verify directly with the shelter.
Cobb Animal Shelter GA Quick Facts Before You Visit
Cobb County Animal Services is the official county animal shelter and animal control department located at 1060 Al Bishop Drive in Marietta, GA 30008. The main shelter phone number is 770-499-4136, and the fax number is 770-590-5620. The shelter’s listed public adoption and reclaim hours are Tuesday through Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The facility is closed on Mondays and holidays.
Animal intake stops at 4:00 p.m. daily. If you need assistance after hours, Cobb County directs users to the Police Department’s non-emergency number at 770-499-3911. For an emergency that needs police or emergency medical support, call 911.
What This Cobb County Animal Shelter Guide Covers
Cobb County Animal Services Hours, Address and Contact Number
Cobb County Animal Services is located at 1060 Al Bishop Drive, Marietta, GA 30008. The shelter’s official adoption and reclaim hours are Tuesday through Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It is closed on Mondays and holidays. Animal intake stops at 4:00 p.m. daily, so do not arrive late expecting a full intake, reclaim or adoption process.
The main phone number is 770-499-4136. If you need assistance after hours, Cobb County says to call the Police Department’s non-emergency number at 770-499-3911. For a true emergency requiring police or emergency medical support, call 911.
1060 Al Bishop Drive, Marietta, GA 30008
Use this address for adoption visits, reclaim, lost/found checks, microchip service and shelter questions.
770-499-4136
Use this for adoption, reclaim, lost/found pet help and shelter service questions.
Tuesday–Sunday: 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday and holidays: closed.
770-499-3911
Use the Police Department non-emergency route after hours when official assistance is needed.
How to Adopt From Cobb Animal Shelter GA
Cobb County Animal Services houses adoptable animals at its shelter on Al Bishop Drive in Marietta. The county’s adoption page explains that its main concern is placing animals into loving homes capable of handling the new pet. Cobb County also states that county ordinances allow Animal Services to deny or limit adoptions and require adoption agreements for the safety of the animal.
Do not treat adoption like a simple online checkout. A pet’s photo is only the start. You still need to verify availability, visit during open hours, ask care questions, understand medical status, sign adoption paperwork and confirm whether the animal is ready to go home.
Search official Cobb County adoption listings first
Start with the official Cobb County adoption page and current available-pet links. Save the pet’s name, ID, species, sex, age estimate, breed description and any notes before you call or visit.
Check whether the animal is still available
Animal status changes quickly. A pet may be adopted, reclaimed by an owner, placed on medical hold, transferred to rescue or moved into another status after you last checked.
Visit during adoption and reclaim hours
Go to 1060 Al Bishop Drive during Tuesday through Sunday public hours. If you already have a pet and are considering a dog adoption, ask about using the bonding room or meet-and-greet space.
Ask practical fit questions before signing
Ask about temperament, activity level, age estimate, medical notes, heartworm status for dogs, combo-test status for cats, spay/neuter status, vaccines, deworming, behavior, other animals, children, apartment rules and first-week adjustment.
Complete the adoption agreement and prepare for home
Cobb County requires an adoption agreement or contract with every adoption. Prepare secure transport, ID tag, food, water bowls, leash or carrier, veterinary follow-up and quiet decompression time at home.
Cobb County Animal Shelter Adoption Fees and What Is Included
Cobb County’s official adoption price list shows a $115 adoption fee for dogs and puppies and a $115 adoption fee for cats and kittens. All dogs and puppies are listed as receiving basic vaccinations, including rabies, deworming and spay/neuter surgery. Canines six months of age and older are heartworm tested.
All cats and kittens are listed as receiving basic vaccinations, including rabies, deworming and spay/neuter surgery. Felines are combo tested. Adoption specials may happen, but the safe rule is to verify the current fee before visiting or promising a reduced price.
Listed fee: $115.
Includes basic vaccinations, rabies, deworming and spay/neuter. Dogs six months and older are heartworm tested.
Listed fee: $115.
Includes basic vaccinations, rabies, deworming, spay/neuter and combo testing.
Cobb County may run temporary adoption specials.
Confirm current pricing on the official site or by calling before visiting.
The county adoption page says gift certificates for adoptions are available upon request.
Before paying an adoption fee
- Confirm the animal is still available.
- Ask whether the adoption fee is standard, reduced, waived or event-specific.
- Ask whether spay/neuter is already complete or still pending.
- Ask for vaccine, rabies, deworming and medical records.
- For dogs, ask about heartworm test results and follow-up needs.
- For cats, ask about combo-test results and any medical notes.
- Budget for a wellness exam after adoption.
How to View Cobb County Available Dogs, Cats and Rescue Animals
Cobb County’s adoption page links to pets available for adoption and also points users to Petfinder and Adopt a Pet listings. These third-party listings can be useful, but the official county adoption page should remain the starting point because it controls the local shelter process, fee information, rules and contact details.
Cobb County also has an Animals for Rescue page for animals that may need rescue placement due to injuries or extensive care needs. Rescue groups should follow the official rescue route rather than treating public adoption listings as the only option.
Adoptable Pets
Use the official adoption page and current available-pet links before relying on social media screenshots.
Public adoptionAnimals for Rescue
Use the rescue page when an animal may require rescue placement, medical support or specialized care.
Rescue routeLost a Pet in Cobb County? Search Fast and Reclaim Properly
If your pet is missing in Cobb County, act immediately. Cobb County says the best way to locate your missing animal is to come to the animal shelter during business hours to look for your pet. Bring photos and veterinary records because those help staff identify your animal if it is found in the shelter.
Cobb County’s lost and found guidance says strays without ID are held for three days, or 72 hours. Strays with ID are held for five Animal Services working days. After that, the animal is deemed property of Cobb County under county ordinance. That is why lost-pet searches cannot wait.
Use Cobb County’s lost and found page to search pets on stray hold and report your missing pet.
1060 Al Bishop Drive, Marietta, GA 30008
Bring ID, photos and proof of ownership such as vet records.
3 days / 72 hours
Act quickly if your pet has no collar, tag or microchip.
5 Animal Services working days
Keep tags and microchip records updated.
Lost pet steps that actually help
- Search Cobb County’s stray hold listings immediately.
- Report your lost pet through the official lost pet form.
- Visit the shelter during business hours with photos and vet records.
- Update your pet’s microchip contact information immediately.
- Post clear flyers and social media notices with recent photos and last-seen location.
- Check hiding places, neighbors’ garages, sheds and nearby areas where scared pets may shelter.
Found a Pet in Cobb County? Report It With Clear Details
If you found a pet in Cobb County, do not assume the animal was abandoned. Cobb County’s found-pet form asks users to provide as much detail as possible, including the type of pet, size, weight, approximate age, when and where it was found, and distinguishing features.
If the pet has a tag or microchip, that identification can help Animal Services return the animal in the field and may prevent the pet from being taken into the shelter. If the animal is injured, aggressive, trapped, sick or unsafe to handle, use the official Animal Services or police non-emergency route rather than trying to manage the situation yourself.
Use Cobb County’s official found pet form and include clear details about where and when the pet was found.
Ask Animal Services, a veterinarian or a shelter route about scanning for a microchip when safe.
770-499-4136
Use during shelter hours for found-pet and shelter questions.
For dangerous, injured, aggressive or trapped animals, call the official dispatch route instead of forcing contact.
Cobb County Animal Control, Nuisance Animals, Cruelty Reports and Bites
Cobb County Animal Services enforces state laws and county ordinances related to animal control and management. For nuisance animal complaints, barking dogs, cruelty concerns, violations and many field-service issues, Cobb County directs users to call 770-499-3911 to have an Animal Services Officer dispatched. Response time varies based on complaint priority.
Cobb County’s nuisance animal page describes nuisance animals as animals that damage property, create unsanitary conditions, endanger health or safety, bark or make noise for more than 15 minutes, chase vehicles, bicycles or people, are in estrus without proper confinement, or seriously interfere with a neighbor’s reasonable property enjoyment.
770-499-3911
Use for nuisance animal, barking dog, animal cruelty and field-service complaint routing.
911
Use when police or emergency medical support is required.
For bites or scratches with punctured and bleeding skin, wash the area and contact medical help. Report the bite through the official non-emergency route.
Call 770-499-3911 to report suspected animal cruelty or violations needing an Animal Services Officer.
Before Surrendering a Pet to Cobb County Animal Services
Cobb County has published guidance encouraging owners to look for safe alternatives before surrendering a pet. The county points residents toward rescue organizations and support resources, and the shelter facility page also notes a pet food pantry for Cobb County pet parents struggling to feed their pets.
Surrender should not be treated as the first option when the problem may be short-term food hardship, behavior stress, housing pressure, medical cost or lack of temporary support. If surrender is still being considered, call Cobb County Animal Services first and ask what current intake, appointment, capacity or documentation rules apply.
Ask about pet food pantry options, rescue alternatives and local support before surrendering.
770-499-4136
Verify current shelter surrender guidance, space and intake timing before driving.
Animal intake stops at 4:00 p.m. daily.
Do not arrive late expecting full intake service.
Screen new homes carefully and avoid unsafe online handoffs with no proof of ability to care for the pet.
Microchips, Pet Food Pantry, Rescue Help and Cobb Shelter Support
The Cobb County Animal Services Shelter page lists several important facility services. It notes large dog, small dog and cat kennels; an operating room with clinic space to spay or neuter and handle medical needs; puppy and kitten rooms; intake space; a meet-and-greet bonding room; dog walking areas; outside runs; and a pet food pantry for Cobb County pet parents struggling to feed their pets.
The shelter also lists a $20 microchip service for cats and dogs, and it says you do not need to be a Cobb County resident to have your pet microchipped at the facility. That is a practical prevention step: microchipped pets are easier to reunite with owners when contact information is current.
Listed fee: $20 for cats and dogs.
Ask the front desk team about current availability and process.
Available for Cobb County pet parents struggling to feed their pets.
Call first to verify current requirements and supply availability.
Used for meet-and-greets with shelter pets and prospective families. If you already have a pet, ask whether a meet is recommended.
Use the Animals for Rescue page when a pet may need rescue placement due to injuries or extensive care needs.
Cobb County Animal Services vs Private Georgia Rescues and Pet Listing Sites
The phrase “Cobb animal shelter GA” can lead users to Cobb County Animal Services, Petfinder, Adopt a Pet, private rescue groups, Facebook posts, volunteer pages and third-party shelter directories. These sources are not interchangeable.
Cobb County Animal Services at 1060 Al Bishop Drive in Marietta.
Use for adoption, reclaim, lost/found pets, nuisance animals, animal cruelty reports and official shelter services.
Petfinder and Adopt a Pet may display Cobb animals, but final status, fees, rules and shelter process must be verified with Cobb County Animal Services.
Private rescues may adopt, foster or pull animals, but they do not replace Cobb County animal control and county ordinances.
Wrong source means wrong phone number, wrong fee, wrong hours, wrong animal control response and wrong lost-pet timing.
Official Cobb County Animal Shelter, Adoption and Control Links
Use these official Cobb County resources first. This protects users from stale adoption specials, copied animal photos, outdated reclaim advice, wrong after-hours phone numbers and confusing rescue posts.
🏠 Animal Services
Main Cobb County Animal Services page for shelter mission, adoption, lost/found, nuisance, cruelty and contact details.
Open Animal Services🐾 Adoption
Official adoption page with available pet links, fees, hours and adoption rules.
Open Adoption Page🏢 Shelter Location
Official Cobb County Animal Services Shelter page with address, hours, facility services and microchip information.
Open Shelter Page🔎 Lost & Found Pets
Official stray hold search, lost pet report, found pet report, reclaim fees and reclaim steps.
Open Lost & Found📣 Nuisance Animals
Official barking dog, nuisance animal, bite and complaint reporting guidance.
Open Nuisance Page🚨 Cruelty & Violations
Official page for reporting animal cruelty and understanding animal violations.
Open Cruelty Page🤝 Animals for Rescue
Official rescue route for animals that may require rescue placement or special care.
Open Rescue Page📘 Animal Ordinances
Official Cobb County animal ordinances page for local animal rules.
Open Ordinances🤲 Before Surrendering
County guidance encouraging pet owners to explore support and rescue alternatives before surrender.
Open Surrender GuidancePhone, address and contact details
1060 Al Bishop Drive, Marietta, GA 30008
770-499-4136
Use for adoption, reclaim, lost/found and shelter-specific help.
770-499-3911
Use the Police Department non-emergency route for after-hours assistance, nuisance complaints, bite reports and animal services dispatch.
Animal.Services@cobbcounty.gov
Use official phone first for urgent matters.
Cobb County Animal Shelter Map and Marietta Visit Location
The official Cobb County Animal Services shelter is located at 1060 Al Bishop Drive, Marietta, GA 30008. Use this location for adoption visits, reclaim, lost/found pet searches, microchip service, pet food pantry questions and shelter services.
Cobb County Animal Services Shelter
Address: 1060 Al Bishop Drive, Marietta, GA 30008
Cobb Animal Shelter GA FAQs
Where is Cobb County Animal Shelter located?
Cobb County Animal Services is located at 1060 Al Bishop Drive, Marietta, GA 30008.
What is the Cobb County Animal Shelter phone number?
The main Cobb County Animal Services phone number is 770-499-4136. For after-hours assistance, Cobb County directs users to the Police Department non-emergency number at 770-499-3911.
What are Cobb County Animal Services adoption hours?
Adoption and reclaim hours are Tuesday through Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The shelter is closed on Mondays and holidays. Animal intake stops at 4:00 p.m. daily.
How much does it cost to adopt from Cobb County Animal Services?
The official price list shows $115 for dog and puppy adoptions and $115 for cat and kitten adoptions. Temporary specials may change pricing, so verify current fees before visiting.
What is included with a Cobb County dog adoption?
Cobb County says dogs and puppies receive basic vaccinations including rabies, deworming and spay/neuter. Canines six months and older are heartworm tested.
What is included with a Cobb County cat adoption?
Cobb County says cats and kittens receive basic vaccinations including rabies, deworming, spay/neuter and combo testing.
How long does Cobb County hold stray animals?
Cobb County’s lost and found page says strays without ID are held for 3 days, or 72 hours. Strays with ID are held for five Animal Services working days.
How do I reclaim my lost pet from Cobb County Animal Services?
Go to the shelter during normal hours with identification and proof of ownership such as veterinary records. Reclaim fees and daily boarding fees may apply.
What are Cobb County reclaim fees?
The official lost and found page lists dog and cat reclaim fees at $50 for the first time and $100 for each successive time. The daily boarding fee is listed at $10.
How do I report a found pet in Cobb County?
Use Cobb County’s official found pet form and include the pet type, size, approximate age, when and where the pet was found, and any distinguishing features. Call Animal Services for urgent shelter questions.
How do I report a nuisance animal or barking dog in Cobb County?
Call 770-499-3911 to request an Animal Services Officer. Cobb County says response time varies based on complaint priority.
How do I report animal cruelty in Cobb County?
Call 770-499-3911 to report animal cruelty or violations requiring an Animal Services Officer. If the situation requires police or emergency medical support, call 911.
What should I do if an animal bites or scratches me in Cobb County?
If the injury is severe, call 911. If it is not severe, Cobb County guidance says to wash the area with soap and water and contact a doctor. Report the bite through the Police Department non-emergency number at 770-499-3911.
Does Cobb County Animal Services offer microchips?
Yes. The shelter page lists microchipping for cats and dogs at $20 and says you do not need to be a Cobb County resident to have your pet microchipped at the facility. Verify current availability before visiting.
Is Cobb County Animal Services the same as a private rescue?
No. Cobb County Animal Services is the official county shelter and animal control department. Private rescues, Petfinder listings and Adopt a Pet pages may help animals, but they do not replace the official county shelter process or animal control route.
Best Way to Use Cobb County Animal Services in 2026
The best path is simple: start with Cobb County’s official Animal Services website, check current adoption and reclaim hours, search official available-pet and lost/found resources, call 770-499-4136 for shelter questions, and use 770-499-3911 for after-hours help, nuisance complaints, animal cruelty reports, bite reports or animal services dispatch.
For the focus keyword cobb animal shelter ga, this guide covers the full user intent: adoption hours, official address, phone number, available dogs and cats, adoption fees, included medical care, lost pets, found pets, reclaim fees, stray holds, animal control, nuisance complaints, cruelty reports, bite reporting, surrender alternatives, microchip service, pet food pantry, map and official links.
Important Notice: This article is an independent informational guide and is not Cobb County Government, Cobb County Animal Services, Cobb County Police Department, an animal control officer, a veterinarian, law enforcement, or a legal authority. Adoption availability, adoption fees, shelter hours, animal listings, reclaim fees, stray hold rules, owner-surrender guidance, animal intake cutoff times, nuisance complaint response, cruelty investigation routing, bite reporting steps, microchip availability, pet food pantry support and shelter operations can change. Always verify urgent or official matters directly with Cobb County Animal Services, Cobb County Government, emergency services, or the appropriate official agency before acting.