"We are doing great. We are taking a lot of steps. We did get a consult from Cornell University to tell us what we can do better," said Susan Russell, who has been executive director for the city's animal shelter for about eight months.
When the virus outbreak occurred, the building didn't have an area to quarantine the dogs, so the facility was shut down with the animals inside. A tractor trailer was brought in to house the incoming strays along with some large tents.
"What we are using that trailer now is for quarantine. So we are working on getting additional isolation space and we can not thank our donors and sponsors enough, because its invaluable," Russell said.
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Other strategies to keep the population healthy cleaning methods and products have been changed, and individual leashes are now being used for the dogs.
The public is being invited to check out all the animals looking for their forever homes.
"Come on down to 111 West Hunting Park and just fill out an application," Russell added.