Several animal shelters, including the Henderson Animal Shelter and Austin Animal Center, are dealing with cases of an unidentified respiratory illness affecting dogs. The illness has led to concerns about the potential increase in rabies cases. The City of Henderson Animal Care and Control has modified its operations and paused dog adoptions in response to the virus. Additionally, the Austin City Council has approved changes that make it easier for more aggressive dogs to be euthanized, sparking debate about the rights of aggressive dogs at the shelter.
An unidentified respiratory illness spreading among canines in more than a dozen states has been causing anxiety and fear among dog owners. Here's what you need to know about the ailment. https://t.co/Cv1xfKMKpm
Previously, dogs that were deemed aggressive had a right to be rescued. Animal shelter staff will continue to assess each animal on a case-by-case basis, but some dogs may be euthanized under the new rules without being made available to rescue partners. https://t.co/vpVLaYwykA
Henderson Animal Control is pausing dog adoptions due to canine virus concerns. https://t.co/QmHfkxa1PT
Austin City Council has approved changes that make it easier for more aggressive dogs to be euthanized. https://t.co/hpruC6hjFd
The Henderson animal shelter has confirmed that a shelter dog was diagnosed with canine Pneumovirus — a disease that makes dogs cough, sneeze and have nasal discharge. https://t.co/cpHjLGH1gy
The City of Henderson Animal Care and Control decided to modify operations at the Henderson Animal Shelter after a dog contracted a contagious respiratory virus. https://t.co/s4IN6ifhvr
NEW: Henderson Animal Shelter has paused adoptions as cases of a virus affecting dogs continue to rise. https://t.co/0PFhH3M3E4
The City of Henderson Animal Care and Control is modifying its operations in response to a recent canine Pneumovirus case within a dog in their care. https://t.co/FOSWsmQA5x
Today’s #ATXCouncil meeting has begun. The 54-item agenda addresses City Code amendments to increase efficiency at the Austin Animal Center, parkland improvements, + more. https://t.co/OCNtUDb13g
Public health experts and veterinarians are concerned about the potential for an increase in cases of rabies, a vaccine-preventable illness, for both companion animals and humans. https://t.co/s16s3v0Pst
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An unspecified number of dogs at the Henderson Animal Shelter are showing signs of an unidentified respiratory illness, a Henderson Police Department spokesperson said. https://t.co/21cUmd4Jza