Distemper Outbreak Claims Lives of 25 Dogs at Cincinnati Animal Shelter

Cincinnati Animal CARE has restricted all dog intakes until further notice due to multiple confirmed cases of Canine Distemper Virus (CDV), which has already led to the deaths of 25 dogs. The shelter is working with an expert on CDV to manage the outbreak and is emphasizing the need for community sheltering of dogs in the region. CDV mostly affects unvaccinated dogs and puppies, and the shelter is urging pet owners to vaccinate their pets. The outbreak is uncommon in the region, and it's still unclear where it originated. The shelter is accepting donations to help make the quarantine more bearable for the dogs.