HSPPR limits dog intakes amid rising contagious Strep zoo cases
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Starting Thursday, Feb. 20, the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR) will temporarily limit dog intakes after several dogs tested positive for Strep zoo.
HSPPR said four dogs tested positive for Streptococcus zooepidemicus (Strep zoo), a type of bacteria that can affect dogs. The illness can spread easily through direct contact between dogs and contact with contaminated objects, like shoes or bowls. Some common symptoms include coughing, nasal discharge, vomiting, labored breathing, and coughing blood.
'While HSPPR caught the infection early and is taking proactive measures to contain its spread, this highly contagious bacterial infection requires immediate attention,' HSPPR said.
Due to the illness, HSPPR will temporarily limit their dog intakes to emergency cases only for the next seven days.
For now, HSPPR is taking cautionary methods and response measures such as:
Proactive treatment: All dogs at HSPPR are receiving prophylactic antibiotics upon intake. Any dog that was in the care of HSPPR will have received antibiotics before leaving HSPPR.
Deep cleaning: Staff are conducting thorough sanitation procedures to mitigate further spread.
Temporary service adjustments include the following:
Emergency intakes for dogs only including owner surrenders and strays.
Owner Surrender Euthanasia services will continue as usual.
The Colorado Springs Wellness Clinic will be closed to dog vaccines, wellness appointments, and public dog spay and neuter surgeries for the next two weeks.
Anyone who would like to donate can do so online at HSPPR.org/donate. HSPPR said the cost of antibiotics is significant.
For those who would like to help stray dogs HSPPR said people can do the following:
If you find a stray, visit a veterinary clinic or our admissions entrance to scan for a microchip. Please call upon arrival.
If you can temporarily house a stray, please file a found report, this is the preferred option to reduce intake and further potential exposure.
'HSPPR remains committed to providing the best possible care for the animals in our shelter,' the shelter said. 'We appreciate the community's support as we work to contain further spread and treat the pets in our care.'
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