Pet of the week: Bernard the kitten

Summary by The Brownsville Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Thom Denton, ValleyCentral · July 21, 2026 · 1 min read

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A very special guest stopped by our studio on Tuesday. Along with Brownsville Animal Regulation Care Center adoption specialist Jordan Wally, anchor Alexia Serrata got to say hello to a very excited furry friend named Bernard. Wally explained that Bernard is a r...

Why this matters in The Brownsville

The visit from Bernard the kitten to ValleyCentral's studio is a heartwarming reminder of the work being done by the Brownsville Animal Regulation Care Center to find homes for abandoned pets in our community. As the center continues to care for animals like Bernard, who was found abandoned in an alley, it's clear that their efforts are crucial to providing a safe haven for these animals. The center's adoption program, which brought Bernard to the studio, plays a vital role in matching pets with loving families in Brownsville and the surrounding areas. With the city's animal population often affected by factors like Gulf hurricanes and border activity, the care center's work is especially important in ensuring the welfare of animals in our region. By adopting pets like Bernard, local residents can help support the center's mission and provide a forever home for a deserving animal.

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Category: local · Published: July 21, 2026 · Source: ValleyCentral · Reading time: 1 min

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Pet of the week: Bernard the kitten

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