Walker County Animal Shelter Emerges from 30-day Quarantine

Posted on by Joe Legge
three black and white dogs stand near the edge of a fence in their outdoor kennels

The Walker County Animal Shelter reopens today. The shelter completed a 30-day quarantine after a litter of surrendered puppies tested positive for canine distemper virus (CDV). All eight puppies in the litter succumbed to the virus. No other animals at the shelter had issues during the quarantine. CDV is an extremely contagious airborne virus. Due … Continue reading Walker County Animal Shelter Emerges from 30-day Quarantine

Virus Found in Surrendered Puppies Prompts Closure of Walker County Animal Shelter

Posted on by Joe Legge
The exterior of a green cinder block building with fencing around the outside with a few dogs looking off in the distance.

Chickamauga, GA (May 21, 2026) – The Walker County Animal Shelter will be closed for a minimum of 30-days following a positive test for canine distemper virus (CDV) from a litter of surrendered puppies. All eight puppies in the litter succumbed to the virus. CDV is an extremely contagious airborne virus. Due to the shelter's … Continue reading Virus Found in Surrendered Puppies Prompts Closure of Walker County Animal Shelter