2 days ago · Memphis Animal Services said three of the shelter’s 11 kennel rooms were affected by the outbreak after a litter of 11 puppies were taken in on Dec. 31, 2024. ... “Distemper is a highly ...

3 days ago · MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Over 100 dogs have been euthanized at Memphis Animal Services due to a severe outbreak of canine distemper virus. The shelter is now closed as officials work to get the outbreak ...

6 days ago · MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis Animal Services (MAS) announced Friday afternoon that the city shelter has made the difficult decision to move forward with euthanizing dozens of dogs that were exposed to canine distemper (CDV) after consulting with outside shelter medicine experts.

2 days ago · Fighting distemper outbreak, Memphis Animal Services officials are trying to stem distemper outbreak that has led to at least 100 euthanizations already. The shelter's dog intake will likely remain on hold through the end of next week.

About News & Events Latest NewsUpcoming Events Memphis Animal Services Faces Difficult Decision to Euthanize Dogs Due to Distemper Outbreak January 24, 2025 – The Memphis Animal Shelter is currently facing a Canine Distemper Virus (CDV) outbreak in …

3 days ago · MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Mayor Paul Young defended animal shelter staff and said more dogs might have to be put down, as Memphis Animal Services fights a distemper outbreak at the shelter. About 100 ...

UPDATE: MAS is closed to the public until Tuesday, January 28. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Nearly 100 dogs were euthanized at the Memphis animal shelter due to a Canine Distemper outbreak at the facility.