Animal Control Officer Urges Residents To Get Their Dogs Canine Distemper Vaccinations

By Mark Keith, 05/2/22 1:21 AM

Hope Animal Control Officer Tammy Austin is urging all pet owners to get their dogs vaccinated against Canine Distemper.  The disease can result in serious illness and death in dogs.  Austin says she has seen more cases of Distemper this year than anytime in her ten years with the Hope Office of Animal Control.  Austin says the disease is preventable if dog owners will get their pets vaccinated.  If you have further questions about Distemper, you can contact Austin at the Animal Control Office or your local vet.