Jefferson County SPCA closes Petco adoption center after cat illness cases

The Jefferson County SPCA has temporarily closed its Petco adoption center in Watertown after recent cases of feline panleukopenia were reported among cats in its care, the organization said in a Facebook announcement.

The SPCA said the closure is intended to protect cats at Petco, animals at its main shelter and pets in the wider community. It said additional updates will be provided when normal operations can safely resume.