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ELK GROVE, Calif — The Elk Grove Animal Shelter is temporarily pausing adoptions and intakes of healthy dogs due to an outbreak of Pneumovirus, a highly infectious respiratory infection.
Intakes will be limited through Feb. 17, as shelter officials say they will accept only stray dogs that are severely sick or injured, or aggressive and that require immediate intervention.
Adoptions will be paused for 7-14 days as officials say dogs in the shelter are at increased risk of exposure to the respiratory virus. Owners will still be able to reclaim lost pets during this period and will receive symptom guidance and short-term medical support if the virus is detected.
There is no vaccine for Pneumovirus. Currently, all dogs at the shelter are experiencing mild symptoms, but staff warns the disease can progress to a more serious condition and can become life-threatening.
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