Fort Worth Animal Care & Control is dealing with an outbreak of Canine Distemper Virus at the North Animal Campus, and they're sounding the alarm for community assistance. As a preventive measure against the contagious virus, FWACC has stopped all new animal intakes at its shelters and is diverting emergency cases to the already overloaded Silcox Adoption Center. Now, they're putting out an all-hands-on-deck call for foster homes to provide respite for the overcrowded space. The City of Fort Worth reported on this urgent plea for community involvement.
In their effort to maintain the safety of both human and animal inhabitants while the campus is recovering from distemper, opportunities for volunteering at the North Animal Campus have been suspended. Facing an overwhelming situation, with the Adoption Center's capacity spilling over, the hope is that Fort Worth residents can step up by temporarily fostering animals and creating the much-needed extra elbow room, which can ease the pressure on the facility.
Those with a secure space and a compassionate heart are asked to come forward. By extending your home to one of these animals, you are granting them shelter from the storm of this ongoing outbreak and aiding the embattled staff who continue their efforts amidst trying circumstances. FWACC assures potential fosters that even a brief spell of caring for a pet can provide profound relief for the current predicament.
