SEDGWICK COUNTY — Officials are investigating a reported Parvo outbreak at the Wichita Animal Shelter, 3303 North Hillside in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson with the Wichita Police Department.

The shelter was closed until early afternoon Thursday, while the staff did a thorough cleaning to deal with the potential contagious disease outbreak.

Possible affected dogs were removed by rescues as a precaution, according to Davidson.

According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, “Canine parvovirus is a highly contagious virus that can affect all dogs, but unvaccinated dogs and puppies younger than four months old are the most at risk.”