LAKE COUNTY, Fla. — Lake County Animal Shelter is temporarily suspending its cat services after a litter of kittens tested positive for an infectious virus.
Shelter officials said the kittens, which were surrendered to the facility, tested positive for panleukopenia, which is caused by the feline parvovirus.
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Because of the virus, cats in the shelter will be quarantined for at least the next two weeks, and the shelter will suspend cat operations, including all events, adoptions, and the Trap, Neuter, Vaccinate, and Return program.
The shelter said it urgently needs additional supplies, such as towels and sheets, due to contamination by the virus. You can donate the items at the front door of the facility, located at 12280 County Rd 448 in Tavares.
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Residents can register for the shelter’s foster program to help shelter cats that have not been exposed by clicking here.
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