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local-news-health2 years ago

"Canine Care Centers Hit by Respiratory Illness Epidemic"

A Dog's World, a dog care facility in Littleton, Colorado, is facing financial difficulties due to a severe outbreak of canine respiratory illness that has led to a significant drop in business. Despite the challenges, the owners, Nancy and Mike Murphy, are committed to keeping the facility open and have started a fundraiser to cover staff wages and operational costs. The community has shown support by raising over $10,000 in a day, but the facility's future remains uncertain as they navigate through the outbreak.

health-and-safety2 years ago

"Alarming Rise in Feline Fatalities Alarms Brighton Community"

Brighton, Colorado, is experiencing an outbreak of a mysterious illness affecting a high number of cats, with symptoms consistent with the feline panleukopenia virus (FPV). The Brighton Police Department and Brighton Animal Welfare are warning residents to keep cats indoors and to avoid shared resources for stray cats to prevent cross-contamination. FPV is highly contagious among cats and can be fatal, especially for kittens, though it is not transmissible to humans.