Texas pet adoptions on hold due to concerns about New World screwworm
An insect called the New World screwworm has entered the United States from Mexico for the first time in decades. To prevent it from spreading, Texas has halted pet adoptions, which could lead to more animals being euthanized.
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Concerns about the New World screwworm have put Texas pet adoptions on hold