pets
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The New World Screwworm is a fly whose larvae feed on living tissue, and can infect cattle, wildlife, pets and, rarely, people.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
A national “positive list” of which animals citizens are legally permitted to keep as pets.
From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026
Music blasting from car windows and pets running across the grass add layers of unpredictability.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
The shortlist, chosen by a panel of wildlife experts, excluded household pets.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
No one comes to give Bruno pets or belly rubs.
From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day
