LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Louisville Metro Animal Services will reopen its adoption agency and resume intake of all dogs on Friday after a distemper scare.
LMAS closed Thursday over a "potential distemper case detected within its shelter."Â Â
In a Facebook post, officials said a dog at the shelter was tested for distemper, and it came back negative. Officials said the dog likely has a bad case of kennel cough.
Intake and adoptions will resume as normal at Animal House on Friday at noon.
Distemper is a highly-contagious viral disease that affects dogs and other animals. It can lead to respiratory, gastrointestinal and neurological symptoms.
"We are committed to the well-being of all animals in our care and the community," LMAS Interim Director Adam Hamilton said in a news release Thursday afternoon. "Halting intake and adoptions are the best way to ensure animals are safe. While we vaccinate upon intake, not all pets have built immunity. We appreciate the public's cooperation during this time."
Dr. Rachel Brown, a veterinarian at LMAS, said the decision to close and pause operations was a precautionary measure to safeguard the animals. They took proactive steps to prevent the possible spread within the shelter.
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