The OSPCA in Newmarket has revoked a controversial decision to euthanize 350 animals in their shelter after a ringworm outbreak several weeks ago.
The shelter faced outrage from the public. Protesters held signs and screamed murder at shelter officials when they heard of the shelter's plans of a mass euthanization. So far 99 animals have already been killed. 15 other animals have been "stolen" from the shelter, while 96 others have been placed in foster homes. The goal is to treat the other 140 animals with a combination of segregation, 6-8 weeks of medication, and special shampoos and sprays. Six staff members were also infected during this outbreak.
Ringworm presents as a scaly, ring-shaped skin lesion. It is a highly contagious, and resilient fungi called dermatophytes. An infected animal will lose hair, have crusty patches of skin, and scratch to the point of bleeding. However, ringworm is treatable and is not a fatal disease.
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