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Several confiscated dogs have died as DOA resources stretched

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May 16, 2019
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(CMR) Several of the 53 dogs confiscated recently by DOA have already died it was confirmed this afternoon. Additionally DOA has indicated that several routine services cannot be undertaken by them now as their staffing resources are maxed out caring for the remaining dogs.

A press release was just received updating the public about the present state of the dogs. It was revealed that governing is working in tandem with private veterinarians to provide the best possible care for the dogs in hopes of saving as many as possible.

As part of its ongoing efforts to care for and address the medical conditions of the dogs seized last week, the Department of Agriculture (DOA) on Tuesday May 14, invited the senior veterinarians from the three longest established Veterinary practices, Cayman Animal Hospital, Island Veterinary services and The Vet Clinic, to consult with the DOA’s veterinary staff on the veterinary care of these animals. The veterinarians met with the DOA’s team at the Animal Rescue Shelter on Wednesday afternoon.

“The DOA is grateful to the local private veterinarians, Drs. Benjamin, Dr. Bush and Dr. Watler, for meeting with us to determine the best course of action for the dogs,” said Brian Crichlow Assistant Director, DOA. “These veterinarians brought a wealth of knowledge and years of experience in small animal veterinary care in the Cayman Islands to our discussion, helping to ensure that the dogs in the Department’s care are receiving the best possible veterinary care under challenging circumstances.”

The first and most pressing matter that the veterinarians addressed is the presence of Parvovirus among the animals that were taken. The first case of Parvovirus was confirmed last Thursday evening and immediate measures were put in place to address the disease, including separating animals based on their at-risk factors and introducing rigorous sanitation protocols. Regrettably to date three of the dogs have succumbed to the disease.

The veterinary team reviewed and concurred with the protocols implemented, and agreed that given the contagious nature of Parvovirus, it is in the best interest of the general canine population of the Cayman Islands that the DOA shelter should continue to be quarantined with no dogs going in or out until the threat from the Parvovirus is resolved.

Additionally the team of veterinarians discussed and agreed on the appropriate course of action for addressing the general health and medical needs of the dogs as well as the specific needs of those dogs with more serious and chronic medical challenges. Care of these animals will have to follow a gradual approach to address the various medical issues the dogs have, as the poor state of the dogs’ general health rules out more aggressive medical treatment. On a positive note, the veterinarians who have been attending to these animals from the beginning report significant improvement in the overall health and condition of the dogs since arriving to the shelter. The private veterinarians who were seeing the dogs for the first time expressed that they were in better condition than they expected them to be, based on what they had seen in the media.

The DOA has been receiving numerous requests and offers to adopt these dogs. Although the ultimate goal remains to find forever homes for these animals, adoptions cannot be initiated until the Parvovirus outbreak has been successfully resolved and the quarantine is lifted. This could take several weeks. Eventual decisions about adoption will depend on the overall health of the dogs and when they can undergo spaying and neutering, which is required prior to any final adoptions. The DOA will continue to work closely with the private veterinary clinics as it moves through this process.

“The DOA is very appreciative of the assistance and support received from the private veterinary clinics, not only in terms of the time and advice given by the veterinarians, but also for the very kind donations of certain needed services, veterinary drugs and medical supplies,” said Mr. Crichlow. ”The DOA’s veterinary services are targeted exclusively to large animal / livestock veterinary services, and as such we do not stock some of the particular drugs or supplies used primarily in small animal care. Their donations have been a big help.”

“The improvement of these dogs to date is testimony to the hard work and dedication of the team at the DOA and the private vets who have been assisting us from the beginning. I particular I would like to acknowledge the efforts of DOA’s Veterinary Officer Dr. Dorman, and Drs. Alfred and Olivia Benjamin, the Senior Animal Welfare Officer and the Department’s two Animal Control Officers, who have all gone above and beyond to manage this situation,”

continued Mr. Crichlow.

Managing the health needs of this number of animals has demanded the full resources and time of the DOA’s team, especially during this initial quarantine phase. Accordingly, the DOA has had to close the Animal Rescue shelter and suspend normal operations, including the collection of strays and trapping of feral chickens. The collection of strays can not resume until the quarantine on the shelter has been lifted and space is again available. The DOA is exploring alternatives for assisting the public with the control of feral chickens and will provide an update shortly.

The Department appreciates the offers of assistance received by the various Animal Charities and the general public, and is actively looking at ways that these charities and the public may be able to assist with the care of these dogs. On the veterinarian’s advice and once the logistics have been worked out, the DOA will provide additional information on what and how help can be provided and accepted.

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