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Dog adoptions resume at Animal Foundation

After a pause sparked by a respiratory disease outbreak, the Animal Foundation says it has resumed limited dog adoptions at its Las Vegas shelter.

The foundation said on its website that 73 dogs were showing signs of Canine Pneumovirus as of Thursday. Another 28 have recovered from the virus and have been cleared for adoption.

Dogs that are available for adoption either were not exposed to the illness or have been cleared by the veterinary team, the foundation said. More dogs will be made available as they recover from the virus or complete their isolation period.

The Las Vegas City Council voted Wednesday to audit the funds it provides to the foundation, which animal advocates have accused of overcrowding, mismanagement, retaliation against staff, inhumane treatment of the pets in its care and not being responsive.

Contact Paul Pearson at ppearson@reviewjournal.com. Follow @EditorPaulP on Twitter.

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