Macon-Bibb Co. Animal Control Puts Down 18 Puppies, Works to Clean Shelter

Macon Bibb County employees and volunteers continue to work to contain two dangerous diseases.

Community members have been dropping off cleaning supplies to help the infected area. Parvo, which is spread through feces, can be fatal for dogs. Parvo can’t spread to humans. The shelter is also contaminated with Giardia, which is a treatable intestinal parasite. Giardia can spread to humans.