Animal Welfare Professionals

My shelter took in 8 puppies that have  been diagnosed with parvo. Due to a combination of limited isolation space, staff shortages and funding not approved by management to treat the puppies so I am moving forward with euthanasia. The puppies have received a lot of attention on social media and I am expecting a negative response from my community.  Any pointers on how to soften the blow when we share the outcome with the community. My staff are heartbroken and I am worried about the impact of an attack on social media.  I thought about sharing the heartbreak of staff and the dangers of not getting your dog vaccinated. Thoughts?

My shelter took in 8 puppies that have  been diagnosed with parvo. Due to a combination of limited isolation space, staff shortages and funding not approved by management to treat the puppies so I am moving forward with euthanasia. The puppies have received a lot of attention on social media and I am expecting a negative response from my community.  Any pointers on how to soften the blow when we share the outcome with the community. My staff are heartbroken and I am worried about the impact of an attack on social media.  I thought about sharing the heartbreak of staff and the dangers of not getting your dog vaccinated. Thoughts?

My shelter took in 8 puppies that have  been diagnosed with parvo. Due to a combination of limited isolation space, staff shortages and funding not approved by management to treat the puppies so I am moving forward with euthanasia. The puppies have received a lot of attention on social media and I am expecting a negative response from my community.  Any pointers on how to soften the blow when we share the outcome with the community. My staff are heartbroken and I am worried about the impact of an attack on social media.  I thought about sharing the heartbreak of staff and the dangers of not getting your dog vaccinated. Thoughts?

We have successfully brought a number of dogs through parvo using Tamiflu (prescribed by a vet) to stop the diarrhea and vomiting, and sub Q fluids to keep them hydrated.  Of course, that assumes having sufficient staff to be dedicated to care, since while they're caring for a parvo-infected dog our staff are not allowed to interact with any other dogs.

I am sorry that you are in this position and I hope that whatever the outcome, you and your staff can learn and grow from it.

My shelter took in 8 puppies that have  been diagnosed with parvo. Due to a combination of limited isolation space, staff shortages and funding not approved by management to treat the puppies so I am moving forward with euthanasia. The puppies have received a lot of attention on social media and I am expecting a negative response from my community.  Any pointers on how to soften the blow when we share the outcome with the community. My staff are heartbroken and I am worried about the impact of an attack on social media.  I thought about sharing the heartbreak of staff and the dangers of not getting your dog vaccinated. Thoughts?

Hi,

There is a published and reviewed parvovirus outpatient protocol from Colorado State University.   https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27918639/ 

There are many online posts about this protocol so hopefully it should not be too hard to find someone who has some experience with it or a version of it.

There are versions of this that are practiced as "spectrum of care" in shelter and primary care settings when the complete protocol isn't possible.  "Gold standard" is hospitalization but that doesn't mean it is the only options besides euthanasia.   Agreed, some puppies might not live through the virus but with care some of them very likely might.  I'm so sorry you are in this situation.  It's a really hard spot to be in for sure.   I hope you can get some folks in your area to  help with this. 

Good Luck!

We have successfully brought a number of dogs through parvo using Tamiflu (prescribed by a vet) to stop the diarrhea and vomiting, and sub Q fluids to keep them hydrated.  Of course, that assumes having sufficient staff to be dedicated to care, since while they're caring for a parvo-infected dog our staff are not allowed to interact with any other dogs.

I am sorry that you are in this position and I hope that whatever the outcome, you and your staff can learn and grow from it.

My shelter took in 8 puppies that have  been diagnosed with parvo. Due to a combination of limited isolation space, staff shortages and funding not approved by management to treat the puppies so I am moving forward with euthanasia. The puppies have received a lot of attention on social media and I am expecting a negative response from my community.  Any pointers on how to soften the blow when we share the outcome with the community. My staff are heartbroken and I am worried about the impact of an attack on social media.  I thought about sharing the heartbreak of staff and the dangers of not getting your dog vaccinated. Thoughts?

I am....  beyond sad.

https://www.facebook.com/surreyanimalresourcecentre/posts/pfbid02YHyBtC9UnZHQNV2JzLJJcBfhPs97j4nLGm9HGHZMETi4AsEHzUDrw7AArqZs78Prl

https://www.facebook.com/surreyanimalresourcecentre/posts/pfbid031C33FJY2YZwgFmfwwfR2Dw2YkuZhnkN9KdMn6zu1K5cjxeTU18Q5RcxicGHzTUhQl

Hi,

There is a published and reviewed parvovirus outpatient protocol from Colorado State University.   https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27918639/ 

There are many online posts about this protocol so hopefully it should not be too hard to find someone who has some experience with it or a version of it.

There are versions of this that are practiced as "spectrum of care" in shelter and primary care settings when the complete protocol isn't possible.  "Gold standard" is hospitalization but that doesn't mean it is the only options besides euthanasia.   Agreed, some puppies might not live through the virus but with care some of them very likely might.  I'm so sorry you are in this situation.  It's a really hard spot to be in for sure.   I hope you can get some folks in your area to  help with this. 

Good Luck!

We have successfully brought a number of dogs through parvo using Tamiflu (prescribed by a vet) to stop the diarrhea and vomiting, and sub Q fluids to keep them hydrated.  Of course, that assumes having sufficient staff to be dedicated to care, since while they're caring for a parvo-infected dog our staff are not allowed to interact with any other dogs.

I am sorry that you are in this position and I hope that whatever the outcome, you and your staff can learn and grow from it.

My shelter took in 8 puppies that have  been diagnosed with parvo. Due to a combination of limited isolation space, staff shortages and funding not approved by management to treat the puppies so I am moving forward with euthanasia. The puppies have received a lot of attention on social media and I am expecting a negative response from my community.  Any pointers on how to soften the blow when we share the outcome with the community. My staff are heartbroken and I am worried about the impact of an attack on social media.  I thought about sharing the heartbreak of staff and the dangers of not getting your dog vaccinated. Thoughts?

Hi all,

I'm so sorry for the loss of these little ones and the heartache that this situation causes.  Don't lose hope, keep trying to make life better for as many animals as you can.  You're doing good work!  Shelley & Greg, please know so many people are thinking about you and all the folks who work so hard every day. 

I am....  beyond sad.

https://www.facebook.com/surreyanimalresourcecentre/posts/pfbid02YHyBtC9UnZHQNV2JzLJJcBfhPs97j4nLGm9HGHZMETi4AsEHzUDrw7AArqZs78Prl

https://www.facebook.com/surreyanimalresourcecentre/posts/pfbid031C33FJY2YZwgFmfwwfR2Dw2YkuZhnkN9KdMn6zu1K5cjxeTU18Q5RcxicGHzTUhQl

Hi,

There is a published and reviewed parvovirus outpatient protocol from Colorado State University.   https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27918639/ 

There are many online posts about this protocol so hopefully it should not be too hard to find someone who has some experience with it or a version of it.

There are versions of this that are practiced as "spectrum of care" in shelter and primary care settings when the complete protocol isn't possible.  "Gold standard" is hospitalization but that doesn't mean it is the only options besides euthanasia.   Agreed, some puppies might not live through the virus but with care some of them very likely might.  I'm so sorry you are in this situation.  It's a really hard spot to be in for sure.   I hope you can get some folks in your area to  help with this. 

Good Luck!

We have successfully brought a number of dogs through parvo using Tamiflu (prescribed by a vet) to stop the diarrhea and vomiting, and sub Q fluids to keep them hydrated.  Of course, that assumes having sufficient staff to be dedicated to care, since while they're caring for a parvo-infected dog our staff are not allowed to interact with any other dogs.

I am sorry that you are in this position and I hope that whatever the outcome, you and your staff can learn and grow from it.

My shelter took in 8 puppies that have  been diagnosed with parvo. Due to a combination of limited isolation space, staff shortages and funding not approved by management to treat the puppies so I am moving forward with euthanasia. The puppies have received a lot of attention on social media and I am expecting a negative response from my community.  Any pointers on how to soften the blow when we share the outcome with the community. My staff are heartbroken and I am worried about the impact of an attack on social media.  I thought about sharing the heartbreak of staff and the dangers of not getting your dog vaccinated. Thoughts?