MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – Memphis Animal Services is euthanizing dogs due to an outbreak of Canine Distemper Virus at the shelter.
MAS says they will be euthanizing all dogs who have tested positive for the virus, and will evaluate and address cases involving dogs at high risk of infection.
“This course of action was not taken lightly and follows extensive consideration of the shelter’s extreme overcrowding conditions and the serious risks posed by the virus. Distemper is a highly contagious and serious disease that can spread rapidly in a shelter environment, particularly among young or non-vaccinated animals. During times of high puppy intake, outbreaks tend to occur as these puppies can be carriers of the virus,” the shelter wrote in a statement.
MAS will also enforce sanitation protocols, which include isolating exposed animals.
MAS remains open to the public, but is closed to intake appointment and public microchipping services while they work to maintain the spread.
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