Henderson Animal Shelter Temporarily Halts Dog Adoptions Amid Respiratory Virus Outbreak
Henderson Animal Shelter in Las Vegas has temporarily halted dog adoptions and intake of relinquished pets after a confirmed case of Canine Pneumovirus, a contagious respiratory virus with no vaccine. The shelter is isolating exposed dogs and continuing cat and other animal adoptions while warning pet owners to watch for symptoms and consult veterinarians if their dogs appear sick.