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animal-welfare2 years ago

Wake County Animal Center extends shelter closure through November

The Wake County Animal Center in North Carolina has extended its closure until the end of November due to an ongoing dog flu outbreak. The center is seeking assistance from rescue organizations to relocate dogs and provide them with a fresh start. Since the closure, some dogs have been reunited with their owners or adopted, but there have also been deaths due to the flu. The center urges the public to help stop the spread of the virus and assures that they will overcome this challenge with time.

via WRAL News|
#adoption#animal-welfare#dog-flu
animal-welfare2 years ago

"Deadly Dog Flu Outbreak Forces Wake County Animal Center to Temporarily Shut Down Shelter"

The Wake County Animal Center in North Carolina has closed its shelter to the public for at least 35 days due to an outbreak of dog flu, which has resulted in three dog deaths. The shelter will stop accepting animals and pause other services to prevent the spread of the illness. Approximately 61 dogs have been diagnosed with upper respiratory infections since September 15, and cases of dog flu have been on the rise across the state. Late fall and early winter are peak seasons for the spread of dog flu, and symptoms include coughing, nasal discharge, fever, lethargy, and loss of appetite. The virus can lead to secondary infections and pneumonia, and it can also be transmitted to cats.

via WRAL News|
#animal-welfare#canine-influenza#dog-flu
animal-welfare2 years ago

"Deadly Dog Flu Outbreak Forces Wake County Animal Center to Temporarily Shut Down"

The Wake County Animal Center in North Carolina has closed its shelter to the public for at least 35 days due to a dog flu outbreak that has resulted in three deaths. The closure aims to prevent the spread of the illness, which has affected 57 dogs since September 15. The center will stop accepting animals and pause other services during this time. The outbreak is believed to be a result of overcrowding in the shelter. The closure will impact adoptions, community pet days, surrenders, and animal control services.

via WRAL News|
#animal-care#animal-welfare#canine-influenza