Seattle Humane has ‘urgent need’ for foster parents following large transfer of dogs

SEATTLE – Over 40 canines and puppies had been just lately introduced into the Seattle Humane Society in a big switch from Oklahoma, and the company is in “pressing want” of foster dad and mom consequently. 

Through the trek from Oklahoma, one pet turned sick and examined optimistic for parvovirus. Parvovirus is a extremely contagious illness amongst canines and impacts the gastrointestinal tract, in line with the American Veterinary Medical Affiliation. Whereas vaccines can forestall an infection, the mortality fee could be excessive in untreated instances. 

Since all of the canines on the journey had been uncovered to the virus, Seattle Humane needed to quarantine them in a number of dorms away from the wholesome adoptable pet inhabitants.  

In complete, 44 animals, together with seven canines and 37 puppies, arrived in Seattle. 

A few of these animals had been capable of transfer ahead with the adoption course of because of their vaccine historical past. Nonetheless, many will have to be quarantined for 14 days due to their publicity. 

The puppies vary in age from two weeks to 6 months.

When you’re capable of assist the shelter and the puppies throughout the quarantine interval, you’ll be able to signal as much as volunteer on the shelter or signal as much as be a foster mother or father right here.