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Baltimore County Rescues 44 More Dogs From Troubled Shelter

Officials say 12 dogs have died and the remainder are in quarantine awaiting test results for distemper.

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Animal services seized 48 dogs — 15 of whom died— from Don’t Be a Bully June 28 and shut down the shelter following an outbreak of distemper virus. Dogs did not have access to air conditioning and some didn’t have water, the BCAS said at the time.
Animal services seized 48 dogs — 15 of whom died— from Don’t Be a Bully June 28 and shut down the shelter following an outbreak of distemper virus. Dogs did not have access to air conditioning and some didn’t have water, the BCAS said at the time. (dpa/picture alliance via Getty)

BALDWIN, MD — Baltimore County Animal Services last week rescued another 44 dogs from the organization Don’t Be a Bully.

Many of the animals were showing signs of canine distemper, with symptoms such as respiratory distress, tremors and other afflictions. Some were emaciated and dehydrated, and a litter of puppies tested positive for canine parvovirus, a disease that can often be fatal.

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