SHERIDAN — Homeowners are left heartbroken after a litter of puppies uncovered to a rabies-positive pet throughout a Sheridan adoption occasion final month have been advised to give up their canine to be put down.
The Colorado Division of Public Well being and Setting (CDPHE) is contacting the folks fostering the puppies about surrendering the 11 puppies for animal euthanasia.
The motion is being taken after a pet adopted from Mothers and Mutts Colorado (MAMCO) Rescue for Pregnant and Nursing Canine examined optimistic for the virus on Wednesday. The animal has since been euthanized.
NAMCO holds adoption occasions each Saturday, and one couple was able to welcome a pet into their residence. On July 20, Jessica Eden and Keith Bryk took residence Musubi, the pet that they had been eagerly ready for. Nevertheless, they quickly discovered their pet may have been uncovered to rabies.
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