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DALLAS - Dallas Animal Services (DAS) is currently limiting the number of dogs we can accept at the DAS shelter due to identified cases of Canine Distemper Virus. Shelter dogs which are exposed are currently being quarantined, and testing is taking place to understand the impact and provide the proper cleaning and medical protocols. We are working with subject matter experts on the best way to address this issue.
To ensure the safety of the dogs in our community and shelter, DAS will immediately begin limiting the intake of dogs to those that are critically sick or injured or who are a danger to themselves or others. DAS encourages struggling pet owners considering owner surrender to visit our webpage to access resource information for Owner Surrender Resources, which helps residents attempt to avoid the shelter for surrender.
DAS asks that residents who find a friendly lost dog and are willing to help, temporarily care for the animal to reduce the spread of illness among new shelter intakes. If you're unable to do so, please call 311 or file a report online Dallas 311 Home.
Dallas Animal Services remains committed to the health and safety of people and pets. Despite these challenges, DAS is home to many healthy and adoptable animals, and we encourage the public to support our lifesaving mission by adopting, fostering, or partnering with a rescue organization.
For further updates as we manage this situation, please visit our website at BeDallas90.
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