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Concerns about the New World screwworm have put Texas pet adoptions on hold

Most states have restricted pet imports from infested Texas areas, leaving shelters crowded and forcing some to consider euthanasia, officials said.

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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.

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Concerns about the New World screwworm have put Texas pet adoptions on hold

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.

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KGUN 9 broke the news on Monday, August 24, 2026.
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