Roswell Animal Shelter to potentially euthanize animals due to distemper outbreak

ROSWELL, N.M. (KRQE) – The Roswell Animal Shelter will be euthanizing all of the animals in its care in the next 15 days if they are not reclaimed because of a potentially fatal virus. The virus, Distemper, is a respiratory illness that is highly contagious. Bill that would give teachers pay raises in New Mexico moves forwardThe shelter said seven of its dogs tested positive despite not showing any symptoms. Roswell Animal Services said euthanization is not taken lightly, but is neces