Farmington Shelter Halting Cat Adoptions Due To Illness

FARMINGTON, N.M. (AP) — A Farmington animal shelter is putting a temporary halt on all cat adoptions after several cats became ill. The Daily Times in Farmington reports (http://bit.ly/2d82BVq) that officials at the Farmington Regional Animal Shelter say multiple cats have been diagnosed with panleukopenia, a parvo virus also known as feline distemper. The cats were all diagnosed earlier this month. As a result, the shelter is refraining from adoptions for at least 14 days and the rooms with cats will be closed to the public. They are also advising people not to bring any stray cats to the shelter. Shelter Director Stacie Voss says some cats who were adopted have since tested positive for the virus. Symptoms include lack of appetite, vomiting and bloody diarrhea. There is no treatment.