DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — A local humane society has paused taking in stray dogs due to an outbreak of a contagious illness affecting canines.
The Halifax Humane Society in Daytona Beach said there was a temporary pause that started last week.
Officials said stray dogs without identification, or a microchip, cannot be accepted at the shelter at this time.
Residents who find a stray dog are encouraged to use alternative methods to help reunite lost pets with their families.
People are advised to upload photos of found dogs to PetcoLoveLost.org, a free tool that uses facial recognition technology to help reunite lost pets with their families without requiring them to bring the animal to a shelter.
The shelter said it can provide basic to help residents provide temporarily care for a found dog including a crate, food, bowls, and towels.
Pet owners are encouraged to check that their dogs are microchipped and that contact information is current.
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