07/17/2024
Good to know information from our Delaware neighbors....
βΌοΈOUTBREAK UPDATEβΌοΈ
On Friday, The State of Delaware Veterinarian, Dr. Karen Lopez, confirmed three separate shelters and one local rescue have been affected by this canine influenza outbreak. Due to the severity of this illness, they have issued a control order mandating that all Delaware shelters and rescues suspend out-of-state transports, as well as out-of-state intakes or adoptions for the next 30-days. This means no dogs in Delaware can be adopted to or surrendered from out-of-state, regardless of their present health. This control order does not apply to cats.
As this illness has spread to shelters state-wide, it is likely within our community as well. If your pet exhibits any of the following symptoms, please seek immediate veterinary care: persistent coughing or sneezing, vomiting, lethargy, fever, nasal discharge, eye discharge, or loss of appetite.