Distemper in Cats 

Distemper in Cats Distemper in Cats (source: American Veterinary Medical Association)  The name “distemper” is sometimes used to describe feline panleukopenia or feline parvovirus.  These are different than canine distemper and canine parvovirus.  This used to be a...

Our spay/neuter subsidies cover distemper vaccinations 

Our spay/neuter subsidies cover distemper vaccinations Shelter Pet Safety Net now ensures our spay/neuter subsidies cover distemper vaccinations if the animal has not been vaccinated.  Thank you for your donations that help us do this work. Some not-so-fun canine...

Canine Distemper Vaccinations 

Canine Distemper Vaccinations (source: American Veterinary Medical Association) Vaccination is crucial in preventing canine distemper. A series of vaccinations is administered to puppies to increase the likelihood of building immunity when the immune system has not...

Focusing on Distemper

Focusing on Distemper For the next few weeks, our blog is focusing on distemper.  This disease has caused many weeks of pain for the shelter dogs, employees, and volunteers as the shelter had to shut down to get it under control.  It’s more important than ever to make...

Shelter Pet Safety Net was recently recognized by Bastrop County

Shelter Pet Safety Net was recently recognized by Bastrop County Shelter Pet Safety Net was recently recognized by Bastrop County for its contributions to the Bastrop County Animal Shelter.  This year we contributed painting services to help prevent disease in Kennel...