The Collin County Animal Shelter has temporarily suspended dog adoptions after multiple cases of canine distemper were confirmed at the shelter.

The gist

Canine distemper is a contagious viral disease that affects dogs’ respiratory, gastrointestinal and nervous systems, according to a Sept. 18 county news release. The virus poses no risk to humans or cats but can spread among unvaccinated dogs through coughing, sneezing or shared food and water bowls.

Shelter staff first confirmed a distemper case on Sept. 13 and halted dog adoptions, quarantined exposed animals, notified recent adopters and rescue partners and tested animals currently at the shelter.

Staff veterinarians cleared the shelter to resume operations after the protocols but additional distemper cases have been confirmed si

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