SPOKANE, Wash. – Spokane County Animal Protection Service (SCRAPS) is aware an isolated case of Parvo in a dog, the shelter announced.
Martha Lou Wheatley-Billeter from SCRAPS said that while some stray animals brought in are sick, they are not affected by the virus impacting SpokAnimal.
“As an animal control operation, we often get animals that are already ill/injured or have been exposed to unknown contaminants and/or sources of infection,” she said.
In response to the situation, SCRAPS has enhanced their cleaning and sanitizing protocols. They are also closely monitoring the animals for symptoms, according to Wheatley-Billeter.
Wheatley-Billeter noted, “At this time, we have one dog that has been diagnosed with Parvo. The animal is isolated, undergoing treatment and is responding well.”
The shelter remains open.
