LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Ingham County Animal Management and Shelter officers reported Monday the house owners of 5 German Shepard puppies handed into the ability “knew” the animals had been sick, “and chose not to tell us.”
One of many four-month-old puppies died Friday from parvovirus an infection. Two others have examined constructive, however stay with out signs. The remaining two haven’t examined constructive for the virus.
The canines had been initially dropped at the ability on Thursday, purportedly as stray canines discovered on M-52. Shelter officers had been suspicious, and after the 5 canines had been promoted on social media, the company obtained info that the individuals who turned them in as stray animals had been, in reality, the house owners.
5 German Shepards have been signed over to Ingham County Animal Management and Shelter in Mason. (Courtesy Ingham County Animal Management and Shelter. WLNS)
ICACS officers traveled to the house, and the three adults signed kinds legally surrendering possession of the canines to the ICACS. Web page mentioned there stays an open investigation associated to the canines.
By then, officers had recognized signs, they thought, of distemper. Friday evening, the sick canine examined constructive for parvo. The canine died Friday evening. The remaining 4 canines are in isolation and receiving supportive care, together with Canine Parvovirus Monoclonal Antibody (CPMA). CPMA is a more recent therapy for the an infection.
Parvo assaults the bone marrow and small intestines of canines, inflicting bloody vomit and stools, dehydration, and demise. It’s vaccine-preventable.
An Oct. 13, 2025, Fb publish from Ingham County Animal Management and Shelter saying the demise of considered one of 5 German Shepard puppies dropped at the shelter final week. (Screenshot WLNS)
Web page mentioned the company is now looking for foster properties for the canines. To qualify as a foster house for the puppies, the ICACS is in search of properties that meet the next standards:
No different canines or well being, totally vaccinated grownup canines
A separate space with surfaces that may be completely cleaned
Potential to supply drugs, together with injections (drugs will probably be offered by Ingham County Animal Management and Shelter)
Transportation to native vet, if superior medical care is required
Data of parvovirus, together with that it might advance rapidly, and even with therapy, can nonetheless consequence within the demise of the canine
Implementation of a yard warning for months as a result of parvovirus stays within the setting for months. This implies not permitting puppies or different canines within the outside space the place the parvovirus could also be.
Anybody assembly these standards and serious about fostering the canines is requested to e-mail the company at [email protected].
The company can also be looking for donations to assist the care of the canines as they get better from the virus.
