Louisville Metro Animal Services temporarily halted dog adoptions and intake due to potential distemper case; resumed after negative test.

Louisville Metro Animal Services (LMAS) temporarily suspended dog adoptions and intake due to a potential distemper case, but has since resumed services after a negative test result. Distemper is a highly contagious viral disease affecting dogs and other animals, causing respiratory, gastrointestinal, and neurological symptoms. LMAS halted intake and adoptions to ensure animal safety and well-being, vaccinating upon intake.