Winnebago County Animal Services will resume dog adoptions at their facility following a temporary suspension due to the detection of Strep Zoo in several dogs housed at the facility.
Here's what you need to know.
What is the illness that was discovered at the shelter?
Streptococcus Zooepidemicus or Strep Zoo was found in several dogs currently housed at Winnebago County Animal Services.
What is Strep Zoo?
Strep Zoo is a highly contagious bacterial infection that spreads quickly in shelter environments where there is high population levels causing stressful environments for the dogs. Strep Zoo is normally found in horses, cattle, and pigs that rarely causes disease. When this bacterium infects immunocompromised dogs, it may cause severe pneumonia.
