CONWAY, S.C. (AP) -- An outbreak of canine distemper at the Horry County Humane Society shelter has led officials to euthanize at least 20 dogs, and authorities say more dogs may have to be killed.
Shelter director Renee Macklen says workers are still trying to figure out how the often fatal virus, frequently found in puppies, made it into the shelter. Dogs are usually vaccinated against the disease.
Macklen says any dogs who show symptoms of the virus are being taken immediately to a veterinarian, who decided what to do next.
Macklen says employees are trying to contact anyone who adopted a dog in the past two months. She wasn't sure how many dogs that would be.
The shelter has been closed since Monday as workers clean kennels and other areas with bleach.
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