Riverside County's largest animal shelter is under siege from a contagious pathogen that's causing canines to suffer severe respiratory illness. Authorities are now asking for the public's help to foster healthy shelter pets to lower their exposure risks.
The outbreak coincided with a surge in impoundments that led to the shelter hitting maximum capacity -- 450 -- in its dog kennels.
"We are seeking emergency foster placements for at least 100 healthy, adoptable dogs," agency Director Erin Gettis said. "This will not only protect these dogs from getting sick but will allow the shelter to medically isolate dogs that may have been exposed to a sick dog." "Overcrowded conditions can have a lot to do with it," Strongin said. "The more animals in a shelter, the higher the levels of stress in close confinement. Some dogs may not be capable of warding off the disease."
Gettis said the "higher euthanasia" activity probably has not gone unnoticed by pet advocates and rescue organizations, but "this is because we are at shelter capacity and dogs are getting very sick."
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