East Coast Corgi Rescue (2026)

28/12/2025

We are so happy to announce that Kody has found his forever home! Kody came to us back in November as an owner surrender. His family took on new jobs and they had very busy schedules. They felt they were not able to care for him properly. So they made the very difficult decision to surrender him over to us.

We got Kody into an experienced foster home with no other dogs. He lived with another dog previously, but the dogs would get into fights. He thrived as an only dog, and he absolutely loved people. He was a little slow to warm up to new people, but once he did he was their best friend. He came to us overweight and unfit. He was put on a healthy diet and he was getting daily exercise, which was helping him to trim down. He loved walks, although he was a little leash reactive. It was very manageable and with some more training this could improve even more. Otherwise, he was very well behaved. He was housebroken, could be left out when home alone, and didn’t excessively bark.

Kody went to the vet while he was with us to get up to date on all of his vetting needs. He had a physical exam, got updated on his vaccines, had lab work done, and he got scheduled to be neutered. He was very well behaved for his vet appointment. He was a very big boy at 49 lbs and he needed to lose some weight to get to a healthy weight. His bloodwork came back great and he was negative for heartworm and tick borne diseases. His f***l was also negative for parasites.

He then went back to the vet for his neuter and it went smoothly. He was down to 47.8 lbs at his neuter appointment! He recovered well and his incision looked good. He went back to the vet a few weeks later for a recheck and a booster vaccine. He had one area that looked like he had rubbed but they said it was scabbing and dry and as long as it stayed that way, which it did, that he was good. He was also down to 43.2 lbs! The vet felt he only needed to lose a couple more pounds to reach his goal weight.

Kody needed a family where he would be the only dog in the home. He was kid friendly and he did well with older kids. While we weren’t able to cat test him, he lived with cats previously and did well with them. So he could live with a dog friendly cat. He needed a family who would help him continue to lose weight and get fit so he could get to a healthy weight. He needed to maintain a healthy diet and get daily exercise. He could also benefit from group obedience classes to help work on his socialization. He was a very sweet boy and he just needed a family who would be dedicated to him.

We found a wonderful family for Kody! He settled in really well and he has really made himself at home. He is the king of his castle as the only pet in the home and he loves it. His new family is keeping him nice and active with lots of ball time and daily walks. He’s already gone on new adventures and he’s enjoying every second of it. His family fell in love with him immediately. We are so happy for Kody! Here is a message from his new family:

“Kody quickly settled in and we have been developing our routine. We usually go for a long walk in the morning and play ball in the backyard when we get back. When his feet and belly are wet or dirty I love how he flops on his side and back for me to dry him off. I do Meals on Wheels deliveries once a week and brought him along this last week. He is so good in the car I’m sure he will be tagging along each week! He absolutely loves chasing tennis balls - both inside and outside the house! And when it’s time to chill and relax he is such a good snuggle buddy! He has brought so much happiness into my home since his arrival - I’m so grateful he is mine to care for.”

Congratulations to Kody and his new family! 🐾🩵

25/12/2025

We love keeping in touch with our adoptive families and getting updates on our graduates! It’s so wonderful to see them being loved, cared for, and living their best lives with their forever families! We’re so appreciative of our amazing adoptive families!

From all of us at East Coast Corgi Rescue, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone! 🐾❤️🎄🎅🏼🎁

23/12/2025

Meet the new girl in the rescue, Zoey! Zoey is a 3.5 year old intact female who came to us as an owner surrender. The owners had never owned a dog before and she was given to one of their two young daughters as a present. When Zoey started chewing things in the house, like young dogs do, and became too hyper for them and their daughters, they made her live outside. Now they have a baby on the way and their daughter didn’t like her anymore, so they made the decision to surrender her over to us.

Poor Zoey was living outside in a shed for the last 2 years. She had also never been to a vet. We got her into a quiet and experienced foster home to allow her to decompress and adjust to living in a home again. She was terrified to be inside of the house for about the first week. She absolutely loved to be outside though, and that’s where her personality really shined (check out the video in the comments)! She mainly stayed in the corner of the house where her bed was set up and she didn’t really want to come out. Her foster family just gave her space and time to settle in, decompress, and to do things on her own time. After the first week, she started to venture out more on her own and explored new areas of the house.

Zoey has really started to come out of her shell and her personality has been coming out too. She is a very good girl and she’s pretty well behaved in the house. Although, she does have a tendency to steal footwear sometimes. She is housebroken and hasn’t really had any accidents since she came to us. Her fosters have been working on some basic commands with her and she’s been doing really well. She has tons of corgi energy and she definitely needs the proper outlets to expel it. When she gets a little too worked up and excited, she can get jumpy and little nippy. She just can’t control and regulate her excitement sometimes. It’s like she’s reliving her puppyhood now and acts very much like a puppy sometimes. Her fosters have been working with her on this and she’s shown some improvement. They’ve also been working on some house rules and boundaries with her and she has been doing well.

We got Zoey into the vet for a physical exam, get her up to date on vaccines, and had lab work done. She was very well behaved for her exam and her vaccines. Her f***l was negative for parasites. Her bloodwork came back positive for Lyme’s disease so she was put on a course of antibiotics for it. Her urinalysis showed she had blood in her urine, which the vet thought was a result of her starting her heat cycle. Due to that, we had to postpone her spay a bit. A few weeks later after she stopped bleeding she went back to the vet for a booster vaccine and she had another urinalysis done. That came back clear, so she was approved to be spayed. She will be going back to the vet next month for her spay. She will remain in her foster home for her procedure and through her recovery. Here’s a message from her foster:

“Zoey is an adorable and alert love bug! Champion splooter and tiny tail wagger, her ears are as expressive as her pretty brown eyes. This lil lady will steal your heart and your slippers! She is a huge fan of humans and craves all the attention they can give her. She is just about the perfect pet: housebroken, quiet, and smart as a whip! She has energy to burn, so she needs daily physical exercise (at least a couple of good walks per day) and as much fetch as you can stand. She also needs mental stimulation like snuffle mats and treat puzzles. In her previous life she had very little exposure to daily human activities like cooking and people sitting at a table to eat, so she needs a lot of reminding that it’s not polite to jump and try to steal nibbles. And she is also learning not to nip which is going to take persistent training. She is a quick study, and has mastered “sit” and “drop it”. She has not been around other dogs yet— so not sure how that would go.”

If you’re interested in adopting a dog from us, please submit your application. Our adoption applications are now open at: https://www.eastcoastcorgirescue.org/copy-of-adopt. Adoption is open to DC/VA/MD/PA/DE/NJ, or eastern panhandle of WV, residents only. We don’t allow people to apply for a specific dog. You must be ready and prepared to adopt a dog within at least 6 months. We can no longer hold onto applications indefinitely. The way our system works is, if your application is accepted, your adoption applications goes into one big pool. When a dog is ready to be adopted, we look through that pool to find the absolute best match for that particular dog. All contact with you will be through email. If you’re unresponsive to our emails your application will automatically be denied. If approved, your application will stay in our pool until a match is made. This could take some time depending on how many dogs we take in, how long they have to remain in foster for, and their specific needs. Each dog is different. Thank you for your understanding and support.

18/12/2025

We have a Marley update! Marley recently went back to the vet for her spay surgery. Her surgery went well. While she was there they noticed that she had some blood in her urine. They thought she may have just started going into heat or possibly had a UTI. They put her on a course of antibiotics just in case it was a UTI. Her recovery went very well and she was a good patient. After she finished her course of antibiotics she had a urinalysis done and it came back completely clear.

Marley has been doing well in her foster home. She continues to come out of her shell and feel more comfortable in her environment. She is still very attached to her foster dad, but she continues to warm up to her foster mom. Her foster mom can now pet her more without her being nervous or afraid. Her foster family had company over for Thanksgiving and she handled it very well and chose to stay in the mix of things. This was amazing progress for her and it was a great way for her to feel more comfortable around strangers and gain some confidence.

Marley is definitely more nervous and scared when it’s dark or if someone is wearing dark clothing. We do wonder if she doesn’t see quite like a normal dog does. Not that she’s vision impaired or blind, but that she doesn’t see things like normal dogs see them. She is very dog friendly and she has become a lot more playful. She is playing with toys more on her own and she will play tug with other dogs. She has also enjoyed some recent snow and had zoomies (check out the video in the comments)! It’s so good to see her starting to act more like a corgi.

Marley needs a quiet home with only one or two people. She needs a home with no children. She needs people are will be very patient with her, and will go at her speed of things. She cannot be forced and she needs time and patience to feel comfortable with people and in a new surroundings. She is very dog friendly and she would do best with another dog who is friendly and confident. She can also live with a feline friend. She would greatly benefit from group obedience classes to help work on her confidence and socialization. She has made a lot of progress since she came to us, and with the right home and environment she can continue to succeed. Here’s a message from her fosters:

“Marley has certainly come out of her shell since Thanksgiving when we had quite a few people in and out of the house. Now that we have the new dog fence around the yard she can be free for zoomies! She has gotten pretty verbal here lately and our “dog alarm” goes off regularly. I still wonder about her eye sight. She is alarmed by large black things, her foster dad with a black jacket and hat on, me similarly clothed, my black down vest on the sofa. She growled at it and would not get up there. It was on top of a quilt. She is great in the house! She can be left for hours without issue and she can entertain herself. I think her ideal home would be with a single person, and one other dog, who is able to keep her busy.”

If you’re interested in adopting a dog from us, please submit your application. Our adoption applications are now open at: https://www.eastcoastcorgirescue.org/copy-of-adopt. Adoption is open to DC/VA/MD/PA/DE/NJ, or eastern panhandle of WV, residents only. We don’t allow people to apply for a specific dog. You must be ready and prepared to adopt a dog within at least 6 months. We can no longer hold onto applications indefinitely. The way our system works is, if your application is accepted, your adoption applications goes into one big pool. When a dog is ready to be adopted, we look through that pool to find the absolute best match for that particular dog. All contact with you will be through email. If you’re unresponsive to our emails your application will automatically be denied. If approved, your application will stay in our pool until a match is made. This could take some time depending on how many dogs we take in, how long they have to remain in foster for, and their specific needs. Each dog is different. Thank you for your understanding and support.

14/12/2025

We are so happy to announce that Taters has found his forever home! Taters came to us back in June as an owner surrender. He lived in a house full of young kids, whose friends visited often. The chaos in the home was very overwhelming to him and caused him anxiety. They also had very busy schedules and didn’t have the time to really work with him on anything. So they made the difficult decision to surrender him over to us.

We got Taters into an experienced foster home and he settled in really well. He got along well with the resident corgi and the resident cat, and he absolutely loved people. He showed no anxiety issues and he seemed to enjoy the peace and quiet. He also came to us with some history of resource guarding, but his fosters didn’t see any evidence of that either. He was a very good and well behaved boy in his foster home.

Taters went to the vet shortly after he arrived to us for a physical exam, got updated on his vaccines, and had lab work done. He was very well behaved for his vet appt. He came to us very overweight at 46 lbs. His lab work came back normal. He was negative for heartworm disease, tick borne diseases, and parasites. He had a history of being on anxiety medication previously, but it was very inconsistent. Both the vet and his foster agreed that there was no reason for him to be on them or to continue with them. At the time he was given a clean bill of health.

About a week later his foster became very concerned about him as he was very lethargic, didn’t have much of an appetite, and he vomited. We had him rest, gave his stomach a break, and monitored him overnight. He didn’t show any improvement overnight, and he seemed a little worse, so we got him into the vet to get checked out. He had a fever and his temperature was at 105 degrees. The vet was worried that he had pancreatitis so they ran bloodwork. They said his platelets were low and that he needed fluids. They got him on IV fluids and kept him for the day to try to cool him down. He was then sent to the ER vet for overnight care.

His temperature decreased overnight at the ER vet and he ate a little bit of food. He was remaining stable and his temperature did return to normal. They kept him on fluids and started him on steroids. They also did more lab work on him to help determine what was going on. The vet felt he possibly had a blood parasite, most like tick borne, so they did a PCR test for tick diseases. While they waited for the results, they got him started on an antibiotic to treat a possible tick borne disease. They also did an ultrasound so they could see if there were any other internal issues going on.

The ultrasound confirmed acute pancreatitis but he was back to eating well with normal urination and bowel movements. His PCR test also came back positive for anaplasma. Since he was remaining stable, he was able to go home a few days later. He was sent home with steroids, the antibiotic to treat the anaplasma, and a low fat diet. He was officially diagnosed with acute pancreatitis and immune mediated thrombocytopenia (ITP). ITP is a condition where the dog’s immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys its own platelets. This leads to a deficiency in platelets, increasing the risk of spontaneous bleeding. The vet believed both of these were due to a dormant anaplasma infection, which may have been activated and triggered by his vaccines. The anaplasma could’ve been dormant for years and there was no way to know.

He went back to his foster home and he’s been doing wonderful since. He was put on a low fat nonprescription diet, which he will need to remain on the rest of his life. He finished his course of antibiotics and continued with his steroids. He went back to the vet weekly, and then eventually bi-weekly, for bloodwork to check on his platelet count. Once his count got back into normal range, we started to very slowly taper him off of the steroids. This has been a very slow 5-6 months long process. But we are happy to say that he should be completely off the steroids by the end of the year! He is also now down to a healthy weight of 36 lbs!

Taters needed a quiet home without any small children. He’s dog and cat friendly and could live with either. He enjoyed a routine and he loved to be with his people. He preferred a home where his people were home often and not gone all day long. He needed a family who would continue with his low fat diet and help him maintain a healthy weight. Even though he got really sick, he did so well and we knew with the right environment he could continue to thrive and succeed.

Taters’ fosters fell in love with him the moment he arrived, and after nursing him back to health, they couldn’t imagine life without him. They’ve fostered a few dogs for us, but he was just different. He was so happy and made himself right at home. He has a new corgi sister whom he gets along great with. He also has a new kitty sibling too. We are so happy for Taters! Here’s a message from his new family:

“Taters came to us as a foster and he became gravely ill. We nursed him back to health over the last 5 months. In that time, he became extremely attached to us as we did to him. Taters is a very needy boy, who follows us like a shadow. He gets along with our corgi, Penny and Mrs. Crumpet, our cat. Taters loves going for walks and running outside. Taters needed to be with people who are home all of the time. We fit the bill. He has settled in to life at our home. Taters was quite overweight when he came to us. Now he is at his healthy weight and eating a proper diet for him. We love him very much and will make sure that he stays happy and healthy.”

Congratulations to Taters and his new family! 🐾💚

11/12/2025

Say hello to another new guy, Copper! Copper is a 4.5 year old intact male who came to us as an owner surrender. His family had to make an emergency move and their new housing did not allow dogs, so they were not able to keep him. They wanted to make sure he ended up in a good place, so they made the decision to surrender him over to us.

We got Copper into an experienced foster home. We were told that he did not get along with male dogs but he was ok with female dogs, so we put him in a foster home with a female dog. He has done really well with her and they get along great. Copper came to us with not a lot of training, zero impulse control, and severe separation anxiety. He also struggled with having a collar, harness, and leash put on him. He was a bit of a wild child and had no idea what any rules or boundaries were. Although he did come to us crate trained and housebroken.

Copper’s fosters have really been working with him and teaching him basic obedience, impulse control, rules, and boundaries. It has taken a lot of time, patience, and consistency, but he has shown a lot of improvement. He used to jump a lot due to excitement, and that has gotten much better. He is also learning to wait patiently for his walks. They’re still working on getting his harness and leash on him easily and in a calm manner. He really enjoy going for walks and he does well on the leash, but he can be a little nervous with new sounds and sights. Except for when there is someone at the door and during excited play, he’s not much of a barker.

His biggest struggle and hurdle has been his separation anxiety. It was really rough in the beginning, but over time it has been improving. Consistency has been the key for him. He has met some small children, but he does try to herd them. Other dogs do make him nervous, but he continues to do well around other female dogs. He is definitely afraid of large dogs, especially if they’re barking. He absolutely loves people though and he’s a very sweet boy.

Copper recently went to the vet to have a physical exam done, get updated on his vaccines, have lab work done, and get on the schedule to be neutered. Unfortunately, his first vet appointment did not go well. They weren’t really able to do much with him as he was very fearful and reactive. So he was prescribed some anxiety medication to take before his next appointment. He went back to the vet a couple weeks later and it was successful! He weighed 35 lbs and they were able to give him his vaccines, give him a physical exam, and get blood from him, although he was the absolute worst about that. His f***l test came back negative for parasites and his bloodwork was negative for heartworms and tick borne diseases. Overall the bloodwork looked good and he was approved to be neutered. He will be going back in a couple weeks for that. He will remain in his foster home for his surgery and through his recovery. Here’s a message from his foster:

“Copper is a sweet, cuddly, and active boy who loves to be with his people. He was crate trained when we got him and slept overnight in it for a few weeks before we switched to a X-pen. He used the X-pen for a few weeks and now just sleeps under our bed. We have an older female Pomeranian and they get along well. Copper is her protector when they are in the backyard. Separation anxiety is ongoing, he has made great progress with self settling. He has run of house when we go out for a few hours and is not destructive, but he is overwhelmed when we get home. Calm voices, slow approach, and reassurance have improved Copper's stress. He will whine while trying to remain calm for walks. He loves his toys and when feeling insecure he carries them around with him. He is a happy, silly, affectionate boy who can be a steam roller at times. He likes all people, is a busybody watching what everyone does on walks. Copper is very interested in and seems to like kids but he does try to herd younger kids. His most active times are mornings, after dinner and just before bed. Copper tells us when he is ready for bed and expects one of us to go with him.”

If you’re interested in adopting a dog from us, please submit your application. Our adoption applications are now open at: https://www.eastcoastcorgirescue.org/copy-of-adopt. Adoption is open to DC/VA/MD/PA/DE/NJ, or eastern panhandle of WV, residents only. We don’t allow people to apply for a specific dog. You must be ready and prepared to adopt a dog within at least 6 months. We can no longer hold onto applications indefinitely. The way our system works is, if your application is accepted, your adoption applications goes into one big pool. When a dog is ready to be adopted, we look through that pool to find the absolute best match for that particular dog. All contact with you will be through email. If you’re unresponsive to our emails your application will automatically be denied. If approved, your application will stay in our pool until a match is made. This could take some time depending on how many dogs we take in, how long they have to remain in foster for, and their specific needs. Each dog is different. Thank you for your understanding and support.

08/12/2025

Meet the new guy in the rescue, Kody! Kody is a 4 year old neutered male who came to us as an owner surrender. His family recently took on new jobs and they had very busy schedules. They felt they were not able to care for him properly. So they made the very difficult decision to surrender him over to us.

We got Kody into an experienced foster home with no other dogs. He has lived with another dog before, but the dogs would get into fights. He’s been thriving as an only dog, and he absolutely loves people. He can be a little slow to warm up to new people, but once he does he is their best friend. He is also a very good sport and was happy to dress up for Thanksgiving. He’s quite a big boy and he came to us overweight and unfit. He was put on a healthy diet and he’s getting daily exercise, which is helping him to trim down. He loves walks, although he can be a little leash reactive. It’s very manageable and with some more training this can improve even more. Otherwise, he is very well behaved. He is housebroken, can be left out when home alone, and doesn’t excessively bark.

Kody went to the vet to get up to date on all of his vetting needs. He had a physical exam, got updated on his vaccines, had lab work done, and he got scheduled to be neutered. He was very well behaved for his vet appointment. He was a very big boy at 49 lbs and he needs to lose some weight to get to a healthy weight. His bloodwork came back great and he was negative for heartworm and tick borne diseases. His f***l was also negative for parasites.

He recently went back to the vet for his neuter and it went smoothly. He was down to 47.8 lbs at his neuter appointment! He has been recovering well and his incision looks good. He had one area that looked like he had rubbed but they said it was scabbing and dry and as long as it stayed that way, which it has, that he was good. He’s going back to the vet soon for his last booster vaccine.

Kody needs a family where he can be the only dog in the home. He is kid friendly and he’d do well with older kids. While we were not able to cat test him, he lived with cats previously and did well with them. So he could live with a dog friendly cat. He needs a family who will help him continue to lose weight and get fit so he can get to a healthy weight. He needs to maintain a healthy diet and get daily exercise. He would also benefit from group obedience classes to help work on his socialization. He’s a very sweet boy and he just needs a family who will be dedicated to him. Here’s a message from his foster:

“This adorable Corgi is as sweet as they come — a happy-go-lucky little dude who just wants to be loved and included. He’s a playful guy in short bursts — squeaky toys and tennis balls are his jam! He enjoys fetch and is perfectly happy playing either with you or on his own. Walks are a big highlight of his day, and car rides? Absolute. Favorite. Thing. Ever. Kody can be a bit shy when meeting new adults (especially men), but with a little patience he warms up and becomes your snuggly best friend. He does great with kids 5+ and has not yet been tested around younger kiddos. Inside the home, he’s a calm cuddler who loves nothing more than lounging by your side and soaking up belly rubs — especially those early morning ones in bed! Fully potty trained, knows “sit” and is eager to learn more. Not destructive when left alone — he’s earned free roam of the house. He will, however, help himself to any snacks or food left within reach. Kody can be vocal when he sees another dog or hears a knock at the door, but otherwise he’s a quiet housemate. He prefers to be an only child and will thrive with adopters who understand his need for space from canine friends and can help him feel safe while out and about. If you’re looking for a loyal sidekick who will melt into your lap, make you laugh, and light up every car ride, Kody is your guy!”

If you’re interested in adopting a dog from us, please submit your application. Our adoption applications are now open at: https://www.eastcoastcorgirescue.org/copy-of-adopt. Adoption is open to DC/VA/MD/PA/DE/NJ, or eastern panhandle of WV, residents only. We don’t allow people to apply for a specific dog. You must be ready and prepared to adopt a dog within at least 6 months. We can no longer hold onto applications indefinitely. The way our system works is, if your application is accepted, your adoption applications goes into one big pool. When a dog is ready to be adopted, we look through that pool to find the absolute best match for that particular dog. All contact with you will be through email. If you’re unresponsive to our emails your application will automatically be denied. If approved, your application will stay in our pool until a match is made. This could take some time depending on how many dogs we take in, how long they have to remain in foster for, and their specific needs. Each dog is different. Thank you for your understanding and support.

06/12/2025

Welcome to the Corgi Corner! This is a series that’s posted on the first Saturday of every month! These posts will help spread education and awareness on topics like general dog care, corgi specific things, medical care, health facts, etc. This month’s Corgi Corner post will be all about canine parvovirus!

Canine parvovirus infection, commonly referred to as parvo, is a highly contagious disease caused by canine parvovirus type 2 (CPV-2). There are several strains of COV-2 and they all produce similar signs. The virus attacks white blood cells and the gastrointestinal tract of dogs and other canids like coyotes, wolves, and foxes. In puppies, the virus also can damage the heart muscle. While all dogs are susceptible to parvo, puppies between 6 and 20 weeks old, unvaccinated dogs, or incompletely vaccinated dogs are at greater risk than others.

Canine parvovirus is easily spread by direct contact with infected dogs, contact with f***s from infected dogs, or contact with virus-contaminated surfaces. Such surfaces can include kennels, food and water bowls, collars and leashes, and the hands and clothing of people who handle infected dogs. Contact between domestic dogs, feral dogs, and wild canids also may play a role in spreading the disease. The virus is resistant to heat, cold, humidity, and drying, and can survive in the environment for long periods. Even trace amounts of f***s from an infected dog can contain the virus and infect other dogs. This makes proper disinfection practices critical.

Since parvo is highly contagious, dogs suspected or confirmed to be infected need to be isolated from other dogs to minimize spread of infection. Other strict infection control protocols include thorough cleaning and disinfection of any areas where the dog has been with products capable of killing the virus, like bleach.

A dog must be seen by a veterinarian if they are suspected of having parvovirus. A f***l testing can confirm the diagnosis. Dogs with severe infection need immediate, intensive treatment, and 24/7 monitoring, which often involves hospitalization. Supportive care is provided to correct dehydration and physiological imbalances caused by vomiting and diarrhea, control nausea and pain, keep the dog warm, prevent other infections from happening, and provide nutritional support. Additional treatment may be recommended to help fight the infection and/or combat diarrhea. This can all be very expensive, and the dog may die despite treatment. Prompt, intensive treatment improves the chance of survival.

Thankfully, canine parvovirus can be very preventable. Vaccination and other preventive measures, like good hygiene, are key to avoiding infection. Young puppies are especially vulnerable to parvovirus. If a mother dog has antibodies against parvovirus, which can occur when she’s been vaccinated, then she may pass those antibodies to her newborn puppies through her milk. However, this natural immunity may wear off before the puppies’ own immune systems are mature enough to fight off infection. And if a puppy is exposed to the virus during this gap in protection, the puppy may become ill.

To reduce gaps in immunity and provide the best protection against canine parvovirus during the first few months of life, a series of vaccinations is recommended. The parvovirus vaccine is included in a combination vaccine (sometimes abbreviated as DAPP, DA2PP, or similarly) that also protects dogs against some other common canine viruses. This vaccine is considered “core”, and is recommended for all dogs. Puppies that are younger than 16 weeks old should receive their first dose between 6 and 8 weeks old, followed by two more doses 2-4 weeks apart each. Dogs that are older than 16 weeks with no previous vaccination or an unknown history should receive two doses 2-4 weeks apart.

To maintain protection, a booster dose of the combination vaccine is recommended within one year after the last dose in the initial vaccination series. Afterward, boosters are recommended every three years. There are also additional measures you can take to help protect your dog and other animals from canine parvovirus. Until the initial vaccination series is complete, use caution when bringing puppies to places where dogs gather. This includes pet shops, parks, obedience classes, doggy day cares, kennels/boarding facilities, and groomers. It’s also imperative to choose establishments and training programs that require up-to-date vaccinations, health examinations, good hygiene, and isolation of sick puppies and dogs.

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