Canine Distemper is a Preventable Crisis in Texas
New Hope Animal Rescue is raising awareness around the deadly distemper crisis in Texas. Distemper has always been an ongoing problem, but it continues to be on the rise! Distemper outbreaks at public shelters leads to mass euthanasia of the beautiful, sweet, adoptable dogs. This is tragic when distemper is 100% preventable with the DAPP [DHPP] vaccine. While our rescue saves distemper exposed dogs, we can't rescue our way out of this crisis, as countless dogs are euthanized at shelters during every outbreak, so we need your help spreading life-saving knowledge to friends, family, neighbors and colleagues.
Distemper Can Be In Your Own Backyard!
Mamu Saved from a Shelter During Distemper Outbreak
When shelters have a confirmed distemper outbreak, any dogs within the vicinity of the sick dog[s] are often euthanized to avoid the spread of the virus. Mamu was almost killed because he had an upper respiratory infection, which is an early symptom of distemper. But when his amazing foster mom saw our plea for his life on social media - she drove directly to the shelter and saved his life!
Mamu's freedom ride from the shelter with his foster mom who adopted him!
Mamu was adopted by his foster moms who are the founders of House of True Colors. Their mission is to provide a safe, diverse and inclusive emergency care for children who have entered the Texas Foster Care System and to keep sibling groups together. Mamu will be spending a lot of time at House of True Colors and will do an excellent job helping foster children feel safe, accepted, loved and protected just like his moms did for him!
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