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OKC animal shelter closed at least 21 days due to suspected canine flu virus

On Thursday, veterinarians at the shelter began to notice about 130 dogs coughing and having runny noses.

This weekend, more than 200 dogs will be available for adoption at the facility and all fees will be waived.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma City Animal Shelter will reopen for Mother’s Day weekend. Become a pet parent and celebrate with free adoption fees for dogs and cats, Friday through

There are about 250 dogs and 10 cats available for free adoption May 12-14.

The dog flu,or canine influenza, has taken the lives of some metro dogs and is keeping some animal shelters closed. What is the illness exactly?

Almost 300 out of 400 dogs at the Oklahoma City shelter have gotten sick from a respiratory virus, and five have died.

The Oklahoma City Animal Shelter reports 298 dogs have shown symptoms of upper respiratory infection and five dogs have died due to the infection since the shelter closed temporarily March 29.

The spread of the deadly virus becomes a nightmare for dog owners as the vaccine is in short supply.

The Oklahoma County District Attorneys Office filed felony charges of cruelty to animals against two Deer Creek Middle School students Tuesday.