Adoptable (Official) Georgia Dogs for February 11, 2022

Charlie is a young male Labrador Retriever and Hound mix who is available for adoption from Castoff Pet Rescue in Blairsville, GA.

Gabe is a young male Boxer mix who is available for adoption from Castoff Pet Rescue in Blairsville, GA.

Gorgeous Gabe is a 1 year old boxer mix about 50lbs. Gabe was recently returned as his owners were elderly and could not keep him because of their health problems. He’s a happy dog who loves to play. He’s smart. Gabe is housetrained. He would be a great dog for hiking or an active family who would include him in the fun. Come meet him.

Echo is a young female Labrador Retriever mix who is available for adoption from Castoff Pet Rescue in Blairsville, GA.

Echo’s white face may make her look like she’s older but the vet said she’s a young dog. Echo is fully vetted and ready to find her perfect family. She is very sweet and good natured. Come meet her at Castoff

House Bill 1000 by State Rep. Stan Gunter (R-Blairsville) would exempt from mask mandates vaccination requirement some dogs and cats, according to WRDW.

Republican State Representative Stan Gunter, who authored the bill, said it’s all about giving power back to vets and dog-owners.

“There should be some exceptions or leniency for vets to make a decision based on their own experience and knowledge,” said Gunter.

CBS 46 asked if some people being against the COVID-19 vaccine had anything to do with the new bill for animals. Gunter said it didn’t, and that it was based off a conversation with a constituent who didn’t want her dog with cancer to get vaccinated.

Rabies experts warn dog-owners to not let their dogs socialize if unvaccinated.