Deadly virus leaves 71 puppies dead at Pretoria police training hub
The puppies that were saved are being monitored closely to ensure that they remain in good health.
A total of 71 dogs have died following the outbreak of parvovirus at a national police hub for dog training and breeding in the north of Pretoria.
Police spokesperson Brigadier Vish Naidoo said only the Roodeplaat hub was affected by the virus.
“I can confirm that the SAPS K9 breeding unit in Roodeplaat only was affected by the virus outbreak which resulted in the SAPS having to put down several puppies,” he said.
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Naidoo said more than 160 puppies were saved.
“The puppies are being monitored closely to ensure that they remain in good health.
“There is currently an investigation underway, to establish if there was any negligence on the part of any member tasked with the safe-keeping of the facility and the animals.”
Naidoo said authorities were alerted about the outbreak a month ago, on 5 September.
The SPCA had not responded by the time of going print.
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