HOUSTON, TX – Harris County Public Health (HCPH) is responding to an outbreak of canine parvovirus at its Veterinary Public Health—Harris County Pets (VPH) shelter. To control the spread of this highly contagious virus, several areas within the shelter are under quarantine, and enhanced sanitation protocols are in place to keep the animals in our care safe. To further mitigate the spread of the virus, VPH will be closing owner surrenders through Sunday, May 18. Public […]
