Not only are we facing the first known cases of HPAI in animals in our care, but we've lost two amazing animals," said Dr. Kathryn Gamble, a director of veterinary services for Lincoln Park Zoo.
As Yarbrough continued to mourn Sonny's loss, Spud helped ease the pain. "He's his own dog, very much his own dog. It's very clear he is not my Sonny, and I will never expect him to be," she said.