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Coverage dated August 19, 2026 to August 21, 2026

Texas pet adoptions on hold due to concerns about New World screwworm

Headline from ABC 13 Houston

Adoptions are on hold for thousands of dogs and cats in Texas due to concerns about the New World screwworm.

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  1. WCBD News 2

    Concerns about the New World screwworm have put Texas pet adoptions on hold (opens WCBD News 2)

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    WCBD News 2's feed description

    Adoptions are on hold for thousands of dogs and cats in Texas, potentially putting the animals at risk of being euthanized, because of efforts to stop the spread of the New World screwworm, an insect that has crossed the border from Mexico into the United States for the first time in 60 years.

  2. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    Texas animal adoptions halted (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's feed description

    Adoptions are on hold for thousands of dogs and cats in Texas, potentially putting the animals at risk of being euthanized, because of efforts to stop the spread of the New World screwworm, an insect that has crossed the border from Mexico into the United States for the first time in 60 years.

  3. ABC 13 Houston

    Texas pet adoptions on hold due to concerns about New World screwworm (opens ABC 13 Houston)

    Published

    ABC 13 Houston's feed description

    Adoptions are on hold for thousands of dogs and cats in Texas due to concerns about the New World screwworm.

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