06/12/2025
🚨 Urgent Community Update and Request for Support 🚨 Bishop Animal Shelter is asking for your help.
We are currently treating a number of animals with contagious illnesses at Bishop, including:
• Parvovirus (Parvo) – a serious and highly contagious virus affecting unvaccinated puppies and dogs
• Panleukopenia (Feline Distemper) – a fast-spreading virus that impacts unvaccinated kittens and cats.
All animals in our care are being treated and closely monitored, including dogs that may have been exposed to Parvo.
Three dogs recently came to us from the Hightower Road and HWY 275 area. Two tested positive for Parvo, and one is negative, but under observation out of caution. If you live in this area, please be especially vigilant with your own pets and ensure their vaccinations are up to date.
Vaccinations are critical in preventing these diseases. Protecting your pets with core vaccines not only saves their lives, it helps safeguard the entire community.
Our immediate need is to divert incoming animals.
What You Can Do to Help:
1. Hold Off on Surrenders - If you’ve found a stray or need to re-home a pet, please help us by safely holding them for a few days if possible. This will prevent overcrowding and reduce the risk of illness spreading.
2. Foster - We urgently need homes for recovering animals ready to heal in a calm and clean space.
3. Prevent Spread - Wash your hands, change clothes after visiting shelters, and avoid contact between your pets and unknown animals.
Every animal is receiving care thanks to our dedicated team, but we can't do this alone. Your help, patience, and support go a long way.
Can you foster or temporarily house a pet? If so, please contact Lauren Tryon at [email protected].
Let’s work together to give these animals the best chance at recovery and keep our community safe!