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Forsyth Co. Animal Shelter not accepting dog adoptions due to Parvo outbreak

ALL OF THIS DESTRUCTION. HAPPENING NOW. THERE ARE NO DOG ADOPTIONS OR DOG INTAKES AT FORSYTH COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER. THE DIRECTOR OF THAT SHELTER SAYS THIS IS DUE TO A PARVO OUTBREAK. QUARANTINE AND CLEANING PROTOCOLS ARE NOW IN PLACE. HIS DOGS ARE BEING TESTED FOR

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Forsyth County Animal Shelter not accepting dog adoptions or owner surrenders due to Parvo outbreak


By Rowan Henchy

All dog adoptions and intakes have been temporarily paused as a result of a deadly parvo outbreak affecting dogs at Forsyth County Animal Shelter, according to Director Kirsten Briggs.Parvo quarantine and disinfecting protocols have been put into place; however, Briggs said the shelter is still restricting volunteers and visitors. Shelter officials urge pet owners to get their pets vaccinated for parvo to avoid the increased spread of the disease among animals.TOP STORIESNorth Carolina school closings, delays, remote learning list for Thursday, Jan. 16Cold mountain wind chill overnight, more frigid Triad air WednesdayWinston-Salem Forsyth County Schools discuss potential options for students to make-up days following winter weatherGet the latest news stories of interest by clicking hereBriggs said the county shelter continuously tests puppies and dogs for parvo, however, due to the incubation period, dogs who test negative one day may test positive in the days following. If you notice your pet exhibiting parvo symptoms, such as fever, weakness, or dehydration, seek immediate veterinary assistance. Watch: NOWCAST streaming newscastsAs of now, cat adoptions are still open to the public. Keep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app hereNAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Watch NOWCAST TV | Local News | National | News We Love |

All dog adoptions and intakes have been temporarily paused as a result of a deadly parvo outbreak affecting dogs at Forsyth County Animal Shelter, according to Director Kirsten Briggs.

Parvo quarantine and disinfecting protocols have been put into place; however, Briggs said the shelter is still restricting volunteers and visitors. Shelter officials urge pet owners to get their pets vaccinated for parvo to avoid the increased spread of the disease among animals.

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Briggs said the county shelter continuously tests puppies and dogs for parvo, however, due to the incubation period, dogs who test negative one day may test positive in the days following.

If you notice your pet exhibiting parvo symptoms, such as fever, weakness, or dehydration, seek immediate veterinary assistance.

Watch: NOWCAST streaming newscasts

As of now, cat adoptions are still open to the public.

Keep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here

NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Watch NOWCAST TV | Local News | National | News We Love |

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