INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Animal Care Services (IACS) is suspending animal intake after a bacterial strain was found.
IACS said Streptococcus equi zooepidemicus was identified in the shelter. The shelter said two dogs have died, likely from the bacterial strain, though results from necropsies on the animals will determine an official cause of death.
The staff started giving antibiotics to the animals on Sunday, Oct. 1, and samples were sent to Purdue University for testing.
Animals treated with antibiotics will still be eligible for adoption.
NOTE: The above video is from a previous report on plans for a new IACS center.
IACS will resume animal intake on Monday, Oct. 9.
To help with animals being surrendered during this time, IACS is working with its animal welfare partners.