The Geauga County Dog Shelter will be closed for the next two after a stray dog at the shelter tested positive for canine distemper, a contagious virus spread through saliva and other secretions, Geauga County Dog Warden Matt Granito said in a Feb. 3 news release.
The Geauga County Dog Shelter will be closed for the next two weeks after a stray dog at the shelter tested positive for canine distemper, a contagious virus spread through saliva and other secretions, Geauga County Dog Warden Matt Granito said in a Feb. 3 news release.
“To protect the health and safety of our animals, we are placing four dogs under a two-week observation period to monitor for any signs of infection,” Granito said. “Following veterinary guidance, the shelter will be temporarily closed for the next two weeks as a precaution.”
During the closure, the dog warden’s office will continue to respond to complaints and fulfill all of its statutory obligations, said Granito.
Stray dogs will be housed at an alternative location, which is currently being arranged, he added.
“We strongly urge all pet owners to be extra vigilant in keeping their dogs contained and preventing them from running loose, as our ability to take additional animals is currently limited,” Granito said.
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