West Clare cat sanctuary is devastated by deadly disease

An animal sanctuary in West Clare is facing a crisis following an outbreak of the deadly panleukopenia virus. The facility has lost several cats and is struggling to manage the highly contagious disease.
Why it matters
The report highlights the vulnerability of animal rescue organizations to disease outbreaks and the significant emotional and operational toll on local community services.
A recent outbreak of a highly contagious virus in a West Clare animal sanctuary has been described as every rescue’s “worst nightmare”.…
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