Humane Society for Hamilton County

It seems that the Humane Society in Noblesville has been hit by a deadly bacterial:

As many of you may already know who have visited recently, we have had to close off portions of our kennel to the public due to an influx of a canine infectious respiratory disease complex (CIRDC). This all encompassing term now includes a new, deadly bacterial strain of pneumonia that has hit shelters across the United States and claimed thousands of lives. Shelter animals with high stress, and therefore compromised immune systems, are extremely susceptible to this killer bacterial pneumonia. Sadly, we lost 6 dogs in the first weeks even though they received emergency medical care before we could conclusively and scientifically identify the culprit. We worked diligently with national shelter medicine experts to develop a plan for combating this aggressive bacteria strain as it almost always results in death if not diagnosed and treated immediately.

Approximately 100 animals have received the life saving treatment needed to combat or prevent the bacteria from growing into their lungs and progressing into this deadly pneumonia. The Humane Society has already invested over $20,000 in medications, medical and cleaning supplies, labor and emergency vet care to treat our animals and prevent others from becoming ill. Our organization made the decision to NOT euthanize our infected or exposed animals even though it would have been far less expensive and labor intensive. Rather, our staff and volunteers pulled together like never before to clean every nook and cranny of the shelter with high-powered cleaning solutions that kill this rare bacteria. Our medical team watched over our sick dogs and cats like angels coming in late in the evening just to make sure everyone was comfortable and well.

If you believe in what we do, and you believe this world is a better place with Noodles, Caprice, Pisces, Brooke, Glacier, Santana and so many more in it, please send us a monetary gift today to help cover the medical expenses we have incurred fighting this disease. Your continued support is why we are and will continue to be the best chance for a second chance for the homeless, unwanted, and abused animals of Hamilton County. www.hamiltonhumane.com