Flesh-eating parasite outbreak in Texas blocks pet adoptions, thousands face euthanasia

Texas is experiencing its first New World screwworm outbreak in 60 years, a flesh-eating parasite that has halted the transfer of rescued dogs and cats from overcrowded shelters to other states where they would be adopted. With adoptions blocked, thousands of animals face euthanasia in overwhelmed shelters. The parasite poses a serious health threat to livestock and pets alike.