Pet of the day: Flora
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New World screwworm in Texas: New cases detected

The first case of New World screwworm in the United States was reported on June 3, 2026. Since then, the country has recorded 16 total cases across two states, all found in domestic animals rather than wildlife.

Pet of the day: Guppy
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Pet of the day: Ellie
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For more information on adoption visit atlantahumane.org

UPDATE: Polk County rescue dog reportedly tests negative for rabies

On June 16, FOX 5 Atlanta was notified that additional testing by the Georgia Department of Public Health confirmed the rescue dog initially suspected of having rabies did not have the disease.

Pet of the day: Loki
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Pet of the day: Cheesestick
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For more information on adoption visit rescue-pals.org

Watch this brave woman fight off a cougar to save her dwarf goat

Dramatic video shows the moment a Canadian farm owner kicked into high gear to save her baby goat from a cougar attack.

Rabid fox captured in Griffin after attacking family dog

A rabid fox was captured in the Forest Hills Neighborhood area after attacking a pet dog on Springer Drive.

Pet of the day: Hailey
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For more information on adoption visit Angelsrescue.org

Fire destroys mini-zoo, killing all animals inside

A fire swept through The Jungle Box, a mini-zoo and children's play center in England, killing all of the animals inside, officials said.

Pet of the day: Alma
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Thursday's pet of the day is Alma. She is available from PAWS Atlanta. 

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

FDA: Pet food recalled over nutritional deficiency

Pet owners are urged to check their shelves after an expanded recall of pet food sold in dozens of states due to potentially dangerous vitamin deficiencies.

Dog among 2 new screwworm cases; Canada blocks Texas livestock imports

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Monday confirmed two additional cases of New World screwworm, widening a multi-agency response that has already triggered international trade restrictions.

Ridglan Farms beagles sacrificed in painful experiments at UW-Madison

A FOX6 investigation finds the University of Wisconsin performed painful experiments on Ridglan Farms beagles – and those beagles did not survive.

Why a new feral cat trapping plan at an Atlanta market is drawing backlash

Forest Park leaders and officials at the Atlanta State Farmers Market met to launch a new trapping plan to manage a population of feral cats.

USDA confirms first US case of flesh-eating screwworm in Texas, triggering quarantines

Federal agricultural officials on Wednesday confirmed the first U.S. case of the destructive New World screwworm in a Texas calf, triggering emergency quarantine measures and sparking a sharp political clash over the adequacy of the government's response.