FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: 08/28/2023 Contact: Lee Hermiston, Public Safety Information Officer Phone: 319-356-5095
Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center to remain closed Monday and Tuesday
The Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center, 3910 Napoleon Lane, will be closed Monday, Aug. 28, and Tuesday, Aug. 29, as Animal Services staff continues to respond to the 131 dogs surrendered to the center.
Two of the surrendered dogs have tested positive for canine parvovirus, a highly contagious virus mainly affecting dogs. Those dogs are isolating for seven days as they receive treatment. As a precaution, animals previously in the Animal Service's care are also being quarantined.
Animal Services asks that community members who encounter a stray dog attempt to find the dog's owner before bringing it to the shelter. Animal Services can also not accept any animals surrendered by their owner at this time.
Adoptions
The surrendered dogs continue to be evaluated and will be spayed or neutered in the coming weeks. Animal Services anticipates some dogs being available for adoption in approximately two weeks.
Donations
Thanks to an outpouring of support, Animal Services has met demands for physical supplies. Community members interested in making a monetary donation can do so through the Friends of Animal Center Foundation.
