The shelter is currently treating its dogs for an outbreak of pnuemovirus.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. — Dogs at the Columbia Animal Shelter are sick because of a respiratory illness outbreak.
City officials tell us they believe it was brought in from an outside source and now they’re dealing with treatment efforts against canine pneumovirus.
They said it’s spread through saliva and nasal discharge, with symptoms of cough, loss of appetite, lethargic behavior, sneezing, runny nose and fever.
So for now and the next two weeks, they’re only taking dogs who are sick, injured or suffering from an animal cruelty case.
Michael Sniezek, the general manager of the animal rescue Final Victory said these outbreaks travel fast in shelters.
Columbia animal shelter limits intake due to virus
