It was just a dog. That’s what some people would say. But when David McCarthy’s Great Dane, Bandit, died in his Decatur living room last spring, the pet funeral home director treated the animal as if it were a fallen soldier. Shortly after the ve...

Brookhaven event planner Denise Quashie often imagined what her dog Frankie Beans would say if he could talk. So on a whim last fall, she created an alias for her Yorkie Shih Tzu mix on Twitter.com, the free social networking site where people post s...

An ordinance banning animals from being tethered was passed last week by Doraville’s City Council. Owners wishing to tie up their animals must now be present or face the possibility of heavy fines. The restrictions, said mayoral assistant Luke Howe...

Kids aren’t the only ones having to endure summer school. On an unbearably hot afternoon, Remy’s attention is straying from the commands of the instructor. He does what he’s told for a while but then he appears to hear or see something that mig...

DOG: Beamer is a male Boxer/Boston Terrier mix. He is about 2 years old and weighs about 40 pounds. Beamer is cute, has a great temperament and is friendly with people and other dogs. He is up to date with routine shots and has been neutered.CAT: Gin...

DOG: Some say Cheney looks like a really big Beagle, but he’s actually a Beagle/shepherd mix. Cheney is two-three years old and weighs 60-70 pounds. He’s really nice dog and likes people and other dogs. Cheney came into the shelter already neute...

DOG: A-Rod got his name from his ball playing skills. He loves to play ball. He will chase after a ball, bring it back and drop it. A-Rod will also catch a ball in the air and then drop it. He will play ball until he collapses; it is his favorite thi...

DOG: Zora is female German Shepherd mix who looks similar to a black German Shepherd. She is sweet and energetic, approximately three years old and is estimated to weigh 60 pounds. Zora is up-to-date with routine shots and spayed. She has been availa...

DOG: Cyrus is a handsome Labrador retriever/Spaniel mix. He is about 2 years old and weighs approximately 40 pounds. Cyrus is very friendly and loves attention. He has been at the shelter for quite a while and needs to find a new home soon. CAT: Ma...

DOG: Shelby is a female Labrador Retriever/Shepherd mix who is described as beautiful, sweet and playful. Shelby is believed to be two-three years old and weighs approximately 60 pounds. She is looking for a forever home. CAT: Moxie is a stunning M...