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South Korea plans to phase out international adoptions by 2029 amid concerns over past abuses, falsified records, and systemic human rights violations, with the government focusing on reform and domestic adoption promotion while facing international pressure for accountability and reparations.
Winnebago County Animal Services is temporarily suspending adoptions due to a potential severe upper respiratory illness, Strep Zoo, found in several dogs at the facility. The bacterial infection is highly contagious and can be fatal, prompting the shelter to work with veterinarians to closely monitor and treat the affected dogs. They are asking the community to help reduce intake by holding onto healthy stray dogs and using social media to return them to their owners, while urging pet owners to seek veterinary care if their pets show signs of illness.
The Animal Care Centers of New York City (ACC) has reached critical capacity and can no longer accept dogs, prompting a suspension of new dog intakes. The centers remain open for adoptions and are actively seeking solutions to resume dog intakes as soon as possible. ACC encourages those with the means to adopt or foster a dog in the meantime. Other resources like veterinary care and pet supplies are still available.
Orange County Animal Services in Orlando has temporarily halted the acceptance of new dogs due to a contagious respiratory virus, canine pneumovirus, commonly known as "kennel cough." While adoptions will continue, the shelter is limiting contact between animals and waiving adoption fees for "ready to go" animals. The shelter suspects several dogs have already been affected by the virus and advises keeping newly adopted dogs separate from resident dogs to monitor for any potential health issues.
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.