A canine parvovirus outbreak at the Campbelltown pound has forced council to close the Rose Street facility.
Four dogs collected from the Macquarie Fields, Airds, Bradbury and Minto areas tested positive for parvovirus at the facility in recent weeks.
Council says that as a result, the admittance of dogs to the Campbelltown Animal Care Facility (ACF) will be temporarily suspended.
The closure will help ensure the welfare of animals currently in care, says council.
It will also allow for deep cleaning of the facility.
The facility will be closed to dogs until Wednesday, January 17, in accordance with council’s quarantine protocol.
It is advising Campbelltown residents to be vigilant and ensure their dogs are vaccinated.
Canine parvovirus is a serious and often fatal viral disease that impacts unvaccinated puppies and dogs.
Parvovirus is highly contagious and can stay on surfaces and in environments for a long period of time, withstanding heat, cold and humidity.
Dogs can contract the virus by interacting with infected dogs or by coming into contact with contaminated faeces, surfaces or environments.
Residents will still be able to adopt other animals from the ACF in the meantime, including cats.
All dogs currently at the facility will be tested before being made available for adoption again.
For further details visit the council’s website here.
