Jefferson County SPCA closes Petco adoption center after cat illness cases
The Jefferson County SPCA temporarily closed its Petco adoption center in Watertown after recent cases of feline panleukopenia among cats in its care, the organization said.
By the ClickNNY North Country Desk
The Jefferson County SPCA has temporarily closed its Petco adoption center in Watertown after recent cases of feline panleukopenia were reported among cats in its care, the organization said in a Facebook announcement.
The SPCA said the closure is intended to protect cats at Petco, animals at its main shelter and pets in the wider community. It said additional updates will be provided when normal operations can safely resume.
Reported by ClickNNY and reviewed by an editor before publication.
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