A deadly dog illness outbreak has led to a shelter quarantine, halting adoptions and intakes in Multnomah County.

Multnomah County Animal Services has quarantined its dog shelter after a deadly outbreak of Streptococcus zooepidemicus, causing two dog deaths and one suspected case of rapid-onset pneumonia. The shelter has paused dog adoptions and intakes, though cat and small animal services continue. Owners can still reclaim lost pets, and the public is urged to provide foster care for stray dogs, check microchips, and report lost pets online to help locate them. The quarantine’s duration remains unknown.