04/24/2025
‼️PARVOVIRUS‼️
Canine Parvovirus is baaaaaad right now. We have had a few cases in the last month and a half, affecting about 30 dogs (most were litters of puppies) in the shelter. These pups came in as strays with the virus already brewing in their system and breaking with clinical signs 4-11 days later. Luckily, we have contained it to certain blocks of cages. Phew. Are we stressed out and exhausted? Yep. We are running through supplies quickly! If you have any or would like to donate, please do!
-Tyvek gowns
-Shoe covers
-Towels
We are going through tests faster than we can order them.
We are treating the active cases and have positive thoughts.
Parvovirus is highly contagious & can be spread so easily that your dog does not even need to leave their yard to contract this disease & you the owner can take it home on the bottom of your shoes or on your clothing. The most common places for contraction of parvo are dog parks, communial potty areas in housing developments, and pet stores. Unvacinated dogs should not visit these areas until the full series of vaccinations is complete. We know it's cute to go get your new puppy a fancy collar and treats, but unfortunately, it's just not safe.
Puppies that have not had their full course of vaccinations, as well as younger dogs who are not vaccinated at all, are most at risk of contracting this horrible disease. If left untreated, the pet generally passes.
WE DO ENCOURAGE YOU TO COME AND ADOPT. Right now all puppies are on a cautionary quarantine.
KEEP IN MIND (THIS APPLIES TO EVERY DAY, NOT JUST THE CRISIS WE ARE CURRENTLY IN) THAT WE DO NOT KNOW WHAT DISEASES ANIMALS BRING INTO THE FACILITY AS WE DON'T HAVE THEIR VACCINE HISTORY. WE TREAT OUR FIELDS WITH THE SAME CAUTION AS YOU WOULD PET STORES/DOG PARKS