Adoptions and foster services will not be available for dogs currently on PACC’s campus and the shelter will only accept animals in emergency situations.
Jamie Donnelly Editor's note: Story has been updated to reflect that the closure has been extended through Monday, Jan. 23.
The first positive test was identified Jan. 12, a PACC news release said. Since then, several dogs at the shelter have tested positive or are showing symptoms of the infection. The disease causes severe pneumonia in dogs.Monica Dangler, director of Animal Services, said the shelter is anticipating beginning to restore limited services Jan. 24, barring any additional cases of severe pneumonia.
People are also reading… Due to the outbreak, adoptions and foster services will not be available for dogs currently on PACC’s campus. The shelter will only accept animals for intake in emergency situations such as pets in medical distress, pets who pose a public safety risk and any situation involving an injury to a human or animal, the news release said.
If a healthy stray animal is found, PACC asks the community to attempt to find the owner by following the steps found on its website. PACC’s pet support center will also be available at 724-7222 to help those needing to find the homes of lost pets or needing resources for their own pets.
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