The Taylor Animal Shelter has been temporarily shut down for a minimum of one week after a dog at the facility tested positive for canine parvovirus (CPV), a highly contagious viral disease affecting dogs. The city, located east of Beech Daly Road, announced on its website that the shelter will remain closed for up to two weeks to undergo thorough cleaning. During this period, visitors and new animals will not be allowed into the shelter.
Canine parvovirus is known to cause acute gastrointestinal illness, particularly in puppies. Due to its contagious nature, swift action is being taken to prevent the spread of the virus within the shelter. The closure aims to facilitate extensive cleaning and prevent further exposure to the disease.
The city of Taylor emphasizes the importance of taking precautionary measures to ensure the well-being of all animals in the shelter. This includes stringent cleaning protocols to eliminate any traces of the virus and protect the health of the dogs housed in the facility. The temporary closure is a proactive step to contain the situation and safeguard the animals under the care of the Taylor Animal Shelter.
The Taylor Animal Shelter will remain closed for a period of 10 to 14 days after a dog at the facility tested positive for canine parvovirus (CPV), a highly contagious viral disease. During this time, no visitors or new animals will be allowed into the shelter. The closure aims to facilitate a thorough cleaning process to eliminate any traces of the virus and prevent further exposure.
The affected dog displayed symptoms such as lethargy and blood in its stool, prompting caregivers to place it in quarantine. All residents and volunteers were required to leave the building immediately after the positive test result. The shelter, housing 20 dogs and 22 cats, has taken precautions to ensure the well-being of the remaining animals.
The virus primarily affects puppies between six and 20 weeks old, but older animals can also be affected. The shelter is implementing an intake process to ensure that all dogs entering the facility are vaccinated against parvovirus, based on lessons learned from a similar situation in the past.
While the shelter undergoes cleaning and the affected dog receives veterinary care, officials are closely monitoring the health of the other animals. The Taylor Animal Shelter, operational since 1995, provides various services, including adoptions, lost and found animal intaking, licensing, animal rescue, and responding to residential complaints of neglected and loose animals.