05/31/2026
🚨 IMPORTANT SHELTER UPDATE 🚨
Due to a confirmed case of Panleukopenia in one of the kittens currently in our care, we are taking every precaution necessary to protect the cats and kittens at our shelter.
Effective immediately, Putnam County Animal Shelter is CLOSED to cat, kitten, and momma cat intake until further notice.
This decision was not made lightly, but the health and safety of the animals already in our care must come first. Panleukopenia is highly contagious and can spread rapidly, especially among kittens and unvaccinated cats. Our team is working diligently to isolate exposed animals, deep clean affected areas, and monitor all cats closely.
At this time, we ask for your patience and understanding as we navigate this situation. If you find a stray cat or kitten, please reach out to local rescues, foster networks, or veterinary clinics for guidance until we are able to safely resume intake.
We know this may be frustrating, but these precautions are necessary to prevent further illness and protect the lives of the vulnerable animals currently in our shelter.
Please keep our cats, kittens, staff, and volunteers in your thoughts as we work through this. We will provide updates as soon as we have more information.
Thank you for your understanding and support. ❤️🐾
