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09/02/2025

“We are currently tracking 15 different likely outbreaks,” said Dr. Ryan Wallace, who leads the rabies team at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. MORE HERE: https://on.nbcdfw.com/jXActIN

08/29/2025

We are closed Saturday Sunday & Monday for Labor Day!

08/27/2025

08/21/2025

Explore county-level surveillance data to see where the lone star tick is found in the U.S.

07/30/2025

Looking for a new home! Milo is a 40 # 8 month old male Aussie that has been shaved . Blue Merle. Each eye is 1/2 blue 1/2 brown. He is vaccinated and on Simparica Trio, with a good personality, likes men and women. He is NOT a mini. Owners want to rehome because dog stays in crate all day in an apartment. He minded off leash at the clinic and was outgoing and friendly. Find Milo a great home! 931-809-0444 He has NOT been abused/neglected just needs a loving home with more room.

07/30/2025

07/19/2025

that at Brights Zoo in Tennessee, a spotless giraffe was born—a phenomenon extremely rare in nature?

On July 31, 2023, at Brights Zoo in Limestone, Tennessee, a truly unique giraffe was born: a completely spotless individual, something that has happened very few times and hasn’t been documented with photos since 1972, when a similar case was recorded at Ueno Zoo in Japan 📸⏳.

🔬 What makes this giraffe so special?
This giraffe is a reticulated giraffe, a subspecies known for its distinctive geometric patterns on its coat. However, due to a genetic mutation, this individual has a uniform brown coat with no visible spots 🧬🟤. This condition is so rare that it is currently the only known living case in the world 🌍🧠.

👩‍👦 Family and health
The mother of this giraffe, named Shenna, had previously given birth to three spotted calves, making this unexpected birth even more surprising 👩‍👦🌿. Experts in zoology and genetics have indicated that the giraffe shows no health problems related to this condition and is in perfect condition for normal development 🏥✅.

🌡️ The functions of giraffe spots
The spots are not only distinctive but serve important functions such as camouflage in the wild and body temperature regulation 🌞❄️. The absence of these markings raises questions about how this may affect survival and adaptation in the wild, although in captivity, the giraffe faces no immediate risks 🦒🌿.

🌿 Conservation awareness
Brights Zoo has taken this opportunity to raise global awareness about the importance of giraffe conservation, as populations have declined by more than 40% in the last three decades due to habitat loss and poaching 🚫🏞️🦒. This birth has sparked worldwide interest in protecting this majestic species 🌳🦒.

📣 A very special name
After a public vote with nearly 40,000 participants, the giraffe was named Kipekee, a Swahili word meaning “unique,” perfectly reflecting her rarity and singular beauty 🎉🌍.

📚 source: CBS News

07/18/2025

We welcome Crockett County Pound and commend them for all of their tireless work benefiting our furry friends! We do accept donations to their account.

07/16/2025

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The odds of spotting an albino raccoon in the wild are estimated to be around 1 in 750,000, nearly as unlikely as being struck by lightning.

07/14/2025

https://abcnews.go.com/Health/er-visits-tick-bites-record-levels-summer-us/story?id=123538886

CDC reports record-breaking emergency room visits for tick bites, with children and elderly most affected. Learn prevention tips and warning signs as cases surge.