The Animal Shelter has seen an increase of parvo cases and shut down for a bit to clear it up.
🚨PARVO ALERT🚨
As we head into the warmer Spring/Summer months, we are seeing an increase of Parvovirus at the Pasadena Animal Adoption Center (commonly known as “parvo”). Unfortunately, because of this, the Center will be closed effective immediately until Monday, May 1st.
All of our dogs housed at the Pasadena Animal Adoption Center are currently in quarantine due to the exposure. In an effort to avoid possibly spreading the virus, we will be closed for walk-in adoptions. Dogs who have not been recently housed in our facilities and are currently in foster homes or are with boarding partners will still be available for adoption. We will also be closed for all stray and owner-surrender intakes. Please note that the Pasadena Animal Shelter building is still closed due to the damage caused by the tornado on January 24, 2023.
Parvovirus is a very contagious illness spread through the feces and saliva of infected dogs. Unvaccinated dogs, especially puppies, are most vulnerable. Parvovirus can survive in the soil for up to a year where an infected dog went to the bathroom, so it is important to not let your unvaccinated dog/puppy walk on public grassy areas or in dog parks. The best way to protect your pet is by making sure he or she is vaccinated against Parvovirus. These vaccinations are available through your vet or mobile vaccine clinics.
We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the closure of our facility. If you have an animal you need to rehome or turn in as stray, please give us a call at 713-848-5430, and we'll be glad to talk to you about resources available to you.