Citing reports of possibly deadly infections, Delaware has banned the state’s shelters and rescues from accepting out-of-state dogs and moving shelter and rescue dogs from Delaware to out of state. The order, dated July 12 and signed by state veterinarian Karen M. Lopez, runs for 30 days. The order could be extended, it says. IN THE NEWS: Delawareans have won …
Faithful Friends Animal Society and Humane Animal Partners have temporarily stopped dog intakes and dog adoptions at their New Castle and Wilmington shelters while they treat a canine respiratory illness. “We’re taking these measures to limit the spread of the infection and help our dogs recover,” Faithful Friends announced on Facebook. “Symptoms are a cough, like a kennel cough, …
