Pet of the day: Martha
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Largest wiener dog in Texas: Dachshund statue unveiled in Buda

The Buda Economic Development Corporation celebrated 25 years of helping grow the local economy with a big gift to the whole community.

Pet of the day: Bo
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Pet of the day: Pooh Poppins
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Cobb County firefighters help deliver 15 puppies after pet CPR training

Cobb County firefighters used their recent animal CPR training to help deliver 15 puppies during an emergency C-section at a veterinary clinic.

Zoo Atlanta gets spooky with Boo at the Zoo
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Zoo Atlanta is getting into the Halloween spirit with Dorothy, a Chaco golden knee tarantula, and the return of Boo at the Zoo later this month. The family-friendly celebration will feature trick-or-treating and animal encounters on five days in October, while the zoo is also preparing for the public debut of its new giant pandas. Zoo Atlanta says the pandas are doing well behind the scenes and will announce when visitors can see them.

Georgia crews fight invasive yellow-legged hornet spread

State agriculture officials continue efforts to track and eradicate invasive yellow-legged hornets across Georgia as warm temperatures prolong insect activity.

Meet Comando, Mexico's smallest National Guard recruit

Comando is the smallest canine member of Mexico’s National Guard and will be involved in search-and-rescue operations with the agency.

Pet of the day: Toffee
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For more information on adoption visit shelterxshelvesrescue.org

Cat tests positive for rabies, attacks 2 in Norcross, officials say

County officials are warning residents after a cat tested positive for rabies following an attack on two people in Norcross on Thursday.

Pet of the day: Pippy
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For more information on adoption visit herorescue.org

Pet of the day: Mako
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For more information on adoption visit pawsatlanta.org

Pet of the day: DeeDee
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For more information on adoption visit Atlantahumane.org

Pet of the day: Mochi
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For more information on adoption visit Rescue-Pals.org

UGA researchers discover 7 new viruses in vulnerable sea turtles

Researchers at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine have identified 19 viruses, including seven previously unknown to science, that could pose future health risks to threatened and endangered sea turtle populations.

New tiny wild cat species discovered in Bolivia’s cloud forests

Researchers have identified Leopardus tilcayo, a previously unknown species of tiny wild cat, in Bolivia’s cloud forests, marking the first formal description of a new living cat species in more than a century.