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Parvo Case Closes Down Genesee County Animal Shelter Until Next Week

FLINT, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – For the second time in one month, the Genesee County Animal Control is closed due to a parvo case.

The shelter announced the closure over Facebook on Monday. It will reopen on Tuesday, June 27 at noon.

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Staff will deep clean the entire building to ensure the safety of the animals in its care. Dogs six months and under, compromised dogs, and unvaccinated dogs have the highest risk for contracting parvo.

The shelter closed at the end of May for a parvo outbreak as well.

Anyone who needs help in the meantime can contact Genesee County Animal Control through its Facebook page or call 810-732-1660.

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