Due to a recent outbreak of canine influenza, the Wake County Animal Center is extending its closure till the top of November. The shelter has been closed since Oct. 6 because of the canine flu.
As of Wednesday, 4 dogs have died, together with one who needed to be euthanized due to the infectious virus. 77 have recovered.
“Right now, we currently have 30 dogs,” mentioned Jennifer Federico, the shelter’s director. “When we say sick dogs, that’s 30 dogs that are symptomatic that are under treatment. Now when we said we had four cases of canine influenza, those are confirmed.”
Federico mentioned the Wake County Animal Center wants assist from rescue facilities in-state and out-of-state to assist with relocating the dogs. There are 156 dogs whole on the shelter. For extra updates concerning the canine flu outbreak, go to Wake County’s website.