“Sadly, we’ve observed a serious illness in a few of our dogs, and out of an abundance of caution, we need to observe and isolate our population to ensure their health. This does not mean mass euthanasia, as some assume. The veterinarians we work with are pleased with the care we give our dogs, and have recommended this.”
The shelter, at 5201 Urbana Road in Springfield, will evaluate the population this weekend in hopes to reopen Tuesday.
In the meantime, if you spot a stray dog, post a picture of that dog on social media in the “Animals Lost and Found in Springfield and Clark County” or your neighborhood groups to try and find the owner.
“Even if you’re not in a position to keep a stray at your home, posting the picture and location is helpful,“ the post stated, explaining the shelter needs to minimize the intake of dogs.
During the closure, the shelter can still help owners in redemption of their dog by calling 937-521-2140.
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