Florida animal shelter beyond capacity
Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control is far beyond capacity and is calling it a crisis.
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Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control is far beyond capacity and is calling it a crisis.
The respiratory canine virus is new to Florida. Palm Beach County reported its first case in late January.
For the past couple of months, a virus has afflicted many dogs in Palm Beach and Miami-Dade counties.
Pet shelters and boarding facilities in Palm Beach County have to adhere to fire codes and animal safety ordinances regulated by fire rescue and animal care and control.
The virus is new to Florida and was first detected in North Florida counties. Palm Beach County shelters recorded the first case six weeks ago.