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Pet of the week: Mariana makes waves
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Thom Denton , as published by ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local News
· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway She is a resident of the Brownsville Animal Regulation Care Center and was accompanied by a specialist named Jorge.
A special guest visited the studios on Tuesday, introducing viewers to a puppy named Mariana. She is a resident of the Brownsville Animal Regulation Care Center and was accompanied by a specialist named Jorge. Mariana is described as painfully shy and trembling, taking time to feel comfortable in new surroundings.
Mariana has a personality that emerges once she becomes more active, according to Jorge. She is one of many animals waiting for a forever home at the care center. Further details about Mariana and the adoption process are available from the source.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 11, 2026 ·
Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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