It may be kitten season — but homes are scarce

MENDOCINO Co., 6/15/24 — The three major animal shelters in Mendocino County are not accepting kittens for surrender or adoption. On June 13, the Mendocino Coast Humane Society spread the word via Facebook that a dangerous cat disease is now circulating in the county.

Panleukopenia is highly contagious, as the virus can live on just about anything and is extraordinarily resilient: it can live in dirt for over a year, and it can be spread through feces, saliva, water and food bowls, bedding, and more. Because the disease is so contagious, the Mendocino Coast Humane Society is no longer accepting kittens.