Parvo is preventable and treatable and every animal shelter has an obligation to both prevent and treat this disease. Parvo in shelters is prevented through the practice of vaccination prior to or immediately upon intake, good housing practices and standard disease prevention cleaning protocols. The disease is further prevented by ensuring the community’s dog owners … Continue reading KY Pound Kills 21 Dogs During Parvo Outbreak
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Dog Owner Alleges Severe Neglect at Detroit Pound
Veronica Seward's dog Major was seized by the city of Detroit last month following a bite incident. Motor City Muckraker chronicles "a series of blunders" by the city regarding the case: Instead of seizing the dog on the day of the bites – June 25 – Animal Control officers waited until June 29. Although they planned … Continue reading Dog Owner Alleges Severe Neglect at Detroit Pound
Fayette County Shelter’s License Revoked by State of PA
The inappropriately named Fayette Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has been quarantined and had its license revoked by the state of PA. State inspections in July and August found the staff failed to separate sick dogs from healthy ones and failed to follow proper sanitation and vaccination protocols to prevent the spread of … Continue reading Fayette County Shelter’s License Revoked by State of PA
FL Pound Kills 16 Dogs in Response to Parvo Outbreak, Cites ASPCA Guidelines
Last Monday, Lake County commissioners "began investigating the deaths of several puppies which appear not to have received the proper vaccinations before they were cleared for adoption" at the pound. On Tuesday, one dog, followed by several more at the Lake Co pound, reportedly began exhibiting parvo-like symptoms. On Wednesday, the county veterinarian recommended shutting down the … Continue reading FL Pound Kills 16 Dogs in Response to Parvo Outbreak, Cites ASPCA Guidelines
New Reduced Cost Parvo Treatment Protocol Announced
Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital has announced a new protocol for treating parvo puppies at home at a greatly reduced cost. This will be welcome news for owners, rescuers and shelter directors who want to save the lives of sick pets but in some cases are unable to pay for the hospitalization costs at … Continue reading New Reduced Cost Parvo Treatment Protocol Announced
Murray Co Pound Conducts Mass Killing after One Case of Parvo
Shelter directors who fail to vaccinate all animals prior to or immediately upon intake, utilize standard disease prevention cleaning protocols and/or maintain good housing practices are failing to prevent the spread of diseases such as parvo. Their failure inevitably leads to needless killing of shelter dogs. The Murray Co pound in Georgia took in a … Continue reading Murray Co Pound Conducts Mass Killing after One Case of Parvo
TN Pound Kills 12 Dogs in Response to Parvo
Shelters who fail to vaccinate all animals prior to or immediately upon intake, utilize standard disease prevention cleaning protocols and/or maintain good housing practices are failing to prevent the spread of diseases such as parvo. The webpage for Robertson Co Animal Control in TN does not indicate whether they vaccinate all dogs against parvo upon … Continue reading TN Pound Kills 12 Dogs in Response to Parvo
Logan Co: Closing the Barn Door after the Horse has Bolted
The Logan Co pound in WV has been closed for quarantine. A local television station reports that three dogs have tested positive for distemper and volunteers at the pound suspect 17 other dogs have died from the disease recently. Dozens of dogs remain inside the facility: "If they are not laying there dying they are … Continue reading Logan Co: Closing the Barn Door after the Horse has Bolted
Stokes Co: The Killings Will Continue Until Donations Improve
As I have written repeatedly on this blog, parvo is preventable and treatable and every animal shelter has an obligation to both prevent and treat this disease. Parvo in shelters is prevented through the practice of vaccination prior to or immediately upon intake, good housing practices and standard disease prevention cleaning protocols. Parvo is not … Continue reading Stokes Co: The Killings Will Continue Until Donations Improve
60 Dogs Needlessly Killed in TX Shelter
Parvo is a highly preventable and treatable disease, even in a shelter environment. The diagnosis of parvo, whether confirmed or merely suspected, is not a license to kill dogs. Euthanasia is appropriate based upon veterinary prognosis for an individual when a vet determines the dog is suffering and his chances of recovery through treatment are … Continue reading 60 Dogs Needlessly Killed in TX Shelter