Dallas Animal Services is urging residents to temporarily foster dogs to help contain a distemper outbreak at the city shelter.
The shelter has limited intake to the most critical cases as it works to separate healthy pets from infected animals. Officials say fostering will help reduce crowding, slow the spread of the virus and save lives.
“Although we vaccinate dogs for distemper upon intake, it takes a few days before the vaccine becomes effective,” said Victoria Bennett, Assistant Director, Dallas Animal Services. “Even just three weeks of fostering can make a huge difference for a dog. This is a critical moment for Dallas to come together. People who can safely foster right now are literally helping stop the spread of disease and save lives in the process.”…