August 9th 2024.
Recently, there was a puppy adoption event held in Englewood that may have put attendees and their furry friends at risk. It was discovered that one of the puppies at the event had tested positive for rabies. The event, which was organized by Moms and Mutts Colorado Rescue for Pregnant and Nursing Dogs, took place on July 20th at their location on W. Oxford Ave. Suite 7.
The infected puppy had come from Texas and unfortunately, the only way to test for rabies in animals is through euthanasia. As a precaution, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has asked anyone who attended the event to contact their hotline at 303-692-2700. They also have an after-hours number, 303-370-9395, or you can email them at
[email protected].
The puppy in question was part of a litter of shepherd-mix dogs that the organizers had named the "Celebrity Kids" litter. It's important to note that rabies can be transmitted through saliva or scratches from an infected animal. Therefore, anyone who interacted with the shepherd-mix puppies may need to get a series of shots to prevent infection.
It's worth mentioning that rabies shots are only effective if given before a person shows symptoms. While there have been a few cases where people have survived rabies, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention considers it a fatal disease once symptoms appear.
If you have a vaccinated pet that came into contact with the infected litter, it's recommended to get a rabies booster for their protection. Unfortunately, there are no preventive shots for dogs like there are for humans. As a result, any unvaccinated animals that were exposed to the infected puppies, including the 11 other littermates, will have to be euthanized.
The last reported case of canine rabies in Colorado was in 2020, although there are often reports of wild animals, like bats, testing positive for the virus. The last human case in the state was back in 1931, according to the health department.
It's important to stay informed and take necessary precautions to protect ourselves and our pets from diseases like rabies. If you'd like to receive weekly health news updates, be sure to sign up for our newsletter to have it delivered straight to your inbox. Let's all stay safe and healthy!
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