MAS forced to euthanize 100 dogs

MAS makes ‘difficult decision’ to euthanize 100 dogs after canine distemper outbreak
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.
Memphis Mayor asks for 'compassion and kindness' for MAS after outbreak that caused 100 dogs to be euthanized
"Our staff should not be the subject of your negative comments or social content. They are working hard to help protect our community. This team of dedicated public servants shows up every day to do the hard work of keeping our shelter running.
Memphis Animal Services euthanizes nearly 100 dogs
A distemper outbreak at Memphis Animal Services has shut down the facility until at least Tuesday and led to the euthanasia of nearly 100 dogs with more possible, city officials said.
Memphis Animal Services euthanizing nearly 100 animals as it warns public about distemper outbreak
MAS leaders 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.
Nearly 100 dogs euthanized at Memphis animal shelter due to distemper outbreak
: MAS is closed to the public until Tuesday8. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Nearly 100 dogs were euthanized at the Memphis animal shelter due to a Canine Distemper outbreak at the facility. The interim director of Memphis Animal Services said it experienced the outbreak in three of its 11 kennel rooms.
Memphis Animal Services to euthanize nearly 100 dogs after CDV outbreak
MAS said it had to make the "difficult decision" to euthanize dogs exposed to the virus "to prevent the further spread of the disease to healthy animals and our greater community."
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