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Shelter reports parvovirus outbreak; cat intake paused until January

Stephenson County Committee · December 12, 2025
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Shelter staff reported a parvovirus-like outbreak that killed 11 kittens and one adult cat, prompting a pause on cat intake until Jan. 1; staff also described donations, GoFundMe receipts and transfers to rescue groups.

Shelter staff reported a contagious disease outbreak among cats that killed 11 kittens and one adult animal, and said the facility will not accept or release cats until Jan. 1 to prevent further spread.

Kristen, the staff member who delivered the report, said the shelter recorded 35 cat intakes this month — six surrendered, 17 picked up as strays and seven abandoned at the facility — and that eight cats are on hold and three are in foster care. "We lost 11…

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