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Henderson Nevada - UPDATE Henderson Animal Care and Control Resume Limited Dog Adoptions 12 February 2024 ( news )
Henderson , state Nevada ( By Press Release office)
Feb 12,2024
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Henderson , Nev . – ( February 12 , 2024 ) The City of Henderson Animal Care and Control has medically released approximately 80% of their dogs for public adoptions that were previously being treated for symptoms or exposure to the Pneumovirus .
These dogs were held and/or treated for the duration of shedding time for this virus ( the virus would no longer be considered contagious after the shedding time ) .
The shelter’s adoption courtyard is still not open to the public , as there are some dogs that are completing their course of their medications . Meet and greets also remain on pause .
All the shelter’s adoptable dogs are viewable on a large board at the shelter , and a kennel attendant or volunteer will bring the dog to the person for visiting in the adoption visiting area . They are also viewable online 24/7 at 24petconnect . com .
We are still not accepting owner surrender dogs currently until we are able to complete the treatment of the exposed dogs from Pneumovirus .
All animal adoptions fees are half off this week . Dogs are $45 , Cats are $40 , Rabbits are $17 . 50 , and Guinea Pigs are $5 .
The Vegas Golden Knights and Henderson Silver Knights “Hearts for Hockey” adoption and autograph event is still happening tomorrow from 4pm to 6pm .
For any media inquiries/interviews , please contact the Henderson Police Department Public Information Office at hpd . pio@cityofhenderson . com .
Original release: February 1 , 2024
Henderson Animal Care and Control Pause Dog Adoptions
Henderson , Nev . – ( February 1 , 2024 ) The City of Henderson Animal Care and Control is modifying operations in response to a recent canine Pneumovirus case in a shelter dog .
Pneumovirus is a contagious respiratory virus with symptoms including coughing , sneezing , and nasal discharge . Pneumovirus can progress to pneumonia and difficulty breathing .
This is the first confirmed case of the virus at the Henderson Animal Shelter . “Canine Pneumovirus is one of many contagious diseases in the Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease ( CIRD ) group , ” said Dr . Tessa Kronbetter , Veterinarian at Henderson Animal Shelter . “Our primary focus is identifying and treating potential cases while reducing exposure to other animals . ”
Several other dogs are suspected to have the virus as well , based on symptoms . There is no vaccine for the virus currently . The virus is not contagious to humans or cats .
In an effort to isolate the exposed population of dogs , while minimizing the risk of healthy dogs being exposed , Animal Care and Control is temporarily ceasing intake of relinquished pets , instead recommending owners explore other options , including rehoming sites , rescue groups and friends and family for assistance . Dog adoptions are also temporarily closed .
Cat and critter adoptions are still open to the public . “This is a big move for us , and not one that we take lightly , ” said Danielle Harney , Animal Control Administrator . “We feel this change to operations is necessary to preserve the health of the more than 75 dogs we have here currently and prevent further spread of the virus . We need to be transparent , and we hope our community can empathize with the difficult position we’re in . The diseases and viruses we observe here at the shelter are a snapshot of what’s occurring in the community , so if we are seeing Pneumovirus that means it’s also existing outside of our facility . We’d like to warn pet owners to be mindful of these symptoms and to speak with their veterinarian should their dog appear sick . ”
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