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Good day Gibsonton! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How the new 60-day rabies alert affects Gibsonton pet owners.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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📰 News we're reading

• Hillsborough County cat tests positive for rabies, area of Gibsonton under 60-day rabies alert (fox13news.com) — A 60-day rabies alert now covers part of Gibsonton after an unvaccinated cat near U.S. 41 and Alice Avenue tested positive, prompting a defined alert zone between the Alafia River, Bullfrog Creek, Hillsborough Bay, and Alafia Street. Health officials and local veterinarians urge Gibsonton residents to confirm pet rabies vaccinations, watch for unusual behavior, avoid contact with strays or wildlife, and seek immediate care after any bite or scratch.
   

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