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Stray Dogs in Chernobyl Display Mysterious Blue Fur

10/31/2025

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The Dogs of Chernobyl program reports bright blue fur on stray dogs in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, Ukraine.
The Clean Futures Fund says the color arises from exposure to a chemical, not radiation.
Veterinarian Jennifer Betz notes the dogs appear healthy.
The organization has cared for about 700 dogs since 1986, focusing on vaccination and sterilization.
Investigations are ongoing to determine the blue substance's source.

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The Dogs of Chernobyl program reports bright blue fur on stray dogs in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, Ukraine.
The Clean Futures Fund says the color arises from exposure to a chemical, not radiation.
Veterinarian Jennifer Betz notes the dogs appear healthy.
The organization has cared for about 700 dogs since 1986, focusing on vaccination and sterilization.
Investigations are ongoing to determine the blue substance's source.