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Texas dogs and cats at risk of euthanasia as flesh-eating parasite halts adoptions

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Texas dogs and cats at risk of euthanasia as flesh-eating parasite halts adoptions
Texas dogs and cats at risk of euthanasia as flesh-eating parasite halts adoptions
The first New World screwworm outbreak in Texas in 60 years is hindering efforts to move rescued dogs and cats out of crowded animal shelters to states where they would be adopted
Newsweek
Newsweek7 hrs ago
Thousands of Dogs, Cats at Risk of Euthanasia Over Screwworm Threat
Thousands of Texas shelter pets face overcrowding and possible euthanasia as screwworm restrictions disrupt adoptions.
Fortune
Fortune22 hrs ago
Texas’ screwworm could be fatal for the unadopted dogs and cats in rescue shelters statewide
“It’s thrown a wrench into things, for small rescues as well as the bigger shelters,” said Mia Bendixsen of the Texas Humane Legislation Network.
Wales Online
Wales Online23 hrs ago
RSPCA warns of blood-sucking parasite that can cause several symptoms in dogs and cats
Animal owners should be alert to the signs, as they'll need to act fast
Daily Record
Daily Record23 hrs ago
RSPCA issues 'parasite' warning to anyone with cats or dogs
The animal welfare charity shared a warning for pet owners in social media post
The Mirror
The Mirror🏁 first to report1 days ago
More cats being rescued by RSPCA than dogs for first time ever
More cats are being taken in by the RSPCA than dogs for the first time ever, with one shocking recent incident seeing 50 cats rescued in a single visit to a home
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