Tolland Animal Control Shelter Closed Due to Parvovirus

The Tolland Animal Control shelter is closed for 14 days because of Parvovirus, according to a notice posted on their Facebook page.

Tolland Animal control announced Wednesday that it had self-quarantined the shelter for 14 days after taking in a dog that was later determined to be suffering from Parvovirus.

Animal Control officers said they found a sick, underweight female dog that appeared to have recently given birth on Shenipsit Lake Road on Friday. They took her to the veterinarian for treatment and routine testing. On Monday they were told that the dog was suffering from Parvo and several other ailments. The dog was severely sick and animal control officers and the veterinarian decided to put her down, the post said.

Parvo is highly contagious to unvaccinated dogs and can be fatal, especially in puppies.

One other dog was being housed in the shelter before officers were aware of the Parvo exposure, according to the post. That animal received a Parvo vaccination and is being monitored by shelter staff. That dog has not shown any symptoms at this time.

The shelter said staff disinfected the shelter’s facilities and equipment. Any dogs impounded in the next 14 days will be held at the Town of Willington’s Animal Shelter.

Animal control officers are asking for the public’s help to discover where the sick dog came from. Anyone who may know the owner of the red and white Beagle-type dog, or anyone who hears of puppies being sold without their mother is asked to call Tolland Animal Control at (860) 871-3916. Information will be kept confidential.

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