"Winnebago County Animal Services Temporarily Suspends Adoptions Due to Severe Bacterial Infection"
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.