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PET OF THE DAY: Mack
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Mack the cat is today's Pet of the Day. He is available from Humane Society of Cobb County.

K9 handlers learning skills to help save partners

Police K9 handlers are learning some crucial skills that could save the life of their dogs. They're learning K9 emergency medical training, so they know what to do if their partners get hurt.

Two dogs rescued from Alpharetta house fire on Thursday

Two dogs were rescued Thursday during a house fire in Alpharetta, according to the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety.

Florida dog reunited with owner after being separated during Idalia

Copper the pup went on an "unexpected adventure," the Charlotte County Emergency Management team said, but was reunited with its owner, thanks to an animal control officer.

Pet of the Day from the Atlanta Humane Society
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Specter loves being outdoors and would do great in a home with a runner or a hiker. He also qualifies for the foster program, so you can see how you get along with him for two weeks before deciding whether you want to adopt him.

Study reveals best way to speak to your dog

Do you talk to your pet with a “baby” voice? It turns out that science may be fully supporting this.

Pet of the Day from Paws Atlanta
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Miller is sweet, playful, and would love a home with a lot of toys. He has a sensitive area where he received an amputation, so you'd need to be a bit careful with him.

Lost dog's escape leads to heroic rescue of elderly man on National Dog Day

Two compassionate individuals searching for a lost dog in Kentucky inadvertently became heroes as they potentially saved an elderly man's life.

Pet of the Day from the Humane Society of NE Georgia
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Carrie has been at the shelter for over 170 and now is ready to find her forever home. She is playful and does well with other dogs.

Pets of the Day from FurKids
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Cloud is a sweet girl who is calm and mid-mannered for a puppy her age. Willow Martin was rescued from a bad situation and now is looking for a good place to call home.

TSA’s 2023 cutest canine announced: Meet Dina

The winner of TSA’s Cutest Canine of 2023 will grace the front cover of the TSA’s 2024 canine calendar, which will be released later this year.

Pet of the Day from the Humane Society of Cobb County
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Kali is super sweet, calm, and attentive, and would do well with other cats who are confident and composed.

Watch: Sneaky golden retriever takes advantage of neighbor's pool

Video from Erin Farley in Lavallette, New Jersey, shows the moment her water-loving canine Zeppole stealthily climbed over the fence and walked to the pool’s steps.

Two long-term residents at Homeless Pets Foundation in Marietta need forever homes to avoid death

Two long-term residents -- a 2-year-old pitbull mix named Petey and a 2-year-old German Shepherd named Duke -- of the Homeless Pets Foundation in Marietta are in desperate need of homes.

National Dog Day: Win a tattoo of your furry friend

BARK, the company behind BarkBox, recently announced a tattoo contest, giving dog parents the chance to get tattoos of their pet for free.