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COVID-19: Seven More Big Cats Test Positive At Bronx Zoo COVID-19: Seven More Big Cats Test Positive At Bronx Zoo
Covid-19: Seven More Big Cats Test Positive At Bronx Zoo The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is proving that it doesn’t discriminate amongst its victims, whether humans or the Kings of the Jungle. Seven more big cats have tested positive for COVID-19 at the Bronx Zoo, bringing the total to eight animals at the zoo since the pandemic hit New York 58 days ago. The Wildlife Conservation Society, which runs the zoo, said that four tigers and three African lions began showing symptoms of the virus earlier this month, and have tested positive for COVID-19.  According to the zoo, the animals had been coughing prior to the positive diagnosis. 
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Bridgeport Veterinarian Faces Animal Cruelty Charge Bridgeport Veterinarian Faces Animal Cruelty Charge
Bridgeport Veterinarian Faces Animal Cruelty Charge A veterinarian in Fairfield County is facing charges of animal abuse and theft after allegedly performing an unnecessary procedure on a dog and leaving it without food for several days, police said. Derby resident Amr Wasfi, who worked and established the Black Rock Animal Hospital in Bridgeport, has been charged with animal cruelty and third-degree larceny following a pair of complaints that police received. Police said that the first complaint involved the treatment of a dog who was brought to Black Rock Animal Hospital in February with a limp. The owner said that the dog had sprayed his …

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