Canine Distemper Virus Outbreak Claims Lives of Dogs in Cincinnati Animal Shelters

Four dogs at Cincinnati Animal CARE have died from Canine Distemper Virus, a contagious disease that primarily affects unvaccinated dogs and puppies. The shelter has temporarily paused on-site dog intake and adoptions, and all dogs at the Northside shelter will be in quarantine until they are medically cleared. The CARE team will be housing all incoming dogs at an off-site facility, and adoptions will resume as soon as possible. The shelter advises people to keep animals out of the shelter, vaccinate their animals, and not bring their dogs to public spaces where other animals could be if they are not fully vaccinated.