Cat Shelter Suspends Intake Amid Panleukopenia Outbreak

Manatee County Animal Welfare has temporarily suspended cat intake at Bishop Animal Shelter due to a panleukopenia outbreak, a highly contagious and deadly feline virus. The shelter is implementing vaccination, sanitation, and containment measures, and is seeking foster families to care for affected kittens. The public is urged to vaccinate their cats, keep them indoors, and spread awareness to help control the outbreak.