The state's shelters are open and running smoothly after a canine illness forced them to close for a part of the summer. (Photo courtesy of Faithful Friends)

Here’s how animal shelters fixed the canine illness problem

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Business

After a canine respiratory illness spread through the state over the summer causing a statewide closure of many shelters for about a month, shelters found different ways to remedy the situation and reopen successfully.  The Humane Animal Partners cut the number of dogs it houses by about 50% to 30 dogs at a time. RELATED: Del. restricts movements of shelter, …

The free vaccines are available through through Friday, Aug. 9. (Photo from Brandywine Valley SPCA Facebook)

BVSPCA offering free vaccines to combat respiratory disease outbreak

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Health

In light of a canine respiratory disease outbreak in Delaware that forced a couple of the largest animal shelters to close their doors to new dogs, one organization is offering free vaccines. The Brandywine Valley SPCA announced it will provide dogs with free canine influenza and distemper shots at their health centers in New Castle, Dover and Georgetown. “While this …