"Palm Beach County Animal Shelter Faces Alarming Dog Mortality Rate: Unveiling the Causes"
Dogs at the Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control Shelter in Florida are dying due to a virus outbreak caused by Streptococcus equi zooepidemicus. Three dogs have already died, prompting the shelter to temporarily stop accepting dogs for surrender or intake. The shelter is following protocols recommended by Dr. Cynda Crawford from the University of Florida to reduce the risk to other dogs. Quarantine measures have been implemented, and all dogs in the shelter have received antibiotics. Partner agencies and rescues are assisting with emergency strays.