LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The Animal Foundation put a temporary pause on adoptions Monday because animals may have been exposed to a respiratory illness.
The foundation is also putting a hold on transfers and fosters, shelter officials announced.
At least 16 dogs have been infected, prompting the shelter's veterinary team to advise a temporary pause on adoptions.
Temporary pause on adoptions, transfers, and fosters at The Animal Foundation: See statement below. pic.twitter.com/W4OMB4gSM9
— Animal Foundation (@animalfndlv) October 4, 2022
Despite the pause, the foundation said that no dogs have been euthanized, and all affected dogs are now on antibiotics.
In an update on Tuesday, a spokesperson said the shelter had reopened for cat, small mammal and exotic animal adoptions.
The foundation ended their statement saying that there is an inherent risk in sheltering stray animals because, "as an organization, we often know very little about them."
