Albany Humane Society addresses Parvovirus outbreak
ALBANY, Ga. – The Albany Humane Society is currently facing a roadblock when it comes to their day to day operations. We spoke with them about the disease that they’re trying to mitigate so they can keep finding homes for these animals.
Humane Society Director, Payton Jarrell met with us Friday afternoon about the stoppage due to an outbreak of Parvovirus, something that we found out can run through a shelter in no-time flat.
“Parvo is a very deadly disease. If it is not caught quick, the dogs can basically drop within days, if not hours. With that being said, it’s very important that if you do have an animal with Parvo, puppies can get it, but also adult (dogs) can get it if they’re not vaccinated,” said Payton Jarrell, Director, Albany Humane Society.
She also told us about some signs to keep an eye out for if you feel your pet may be coming down with Parvovirus as well.
“…They would do things like be lethargic, lay around in their kennels. Any signs of vomiting, diarrhea, any bloody stool. Those are the signs you need to look out for. No appetite; things like that,” said Jarrell.
The Parvo outbreak caused a major problem for the humane society…
As it means not only can they not bring in any dogs or cats…
But… they also can’t get any of the animals adopted to homes.
“It is very hard. Especially for bigger shelters like Albany Humane. When you’re stuck under quarantine, and you’re shut down to intake, everyone’s basically in limbo. No new dogs in. No dogs out. Basically these dogs have to sit in their kennels and quarantine while we, our employees disinfect,” said Jarrell.
Payton says that if all goes according to plan, the humane society will be able to field adoption requests and intakes again in the middle of the month with no concern of Parvovirus.
If you have any concerns about symptoms for Parvovirus in your pets, you can contact the humane society at 229-888-7387.
Brian Roche reporting.
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