52 Dogs euthanized at the Franklin County Dog Shelter

The Franklin County Dog Shelter and Adoption Center euthanized 52 dogs since Friday because of a distemper outbreak.The shelter has been closed since Friday because of the viral disease.The shelter director, Don Winstel, said he doubled the medical staff since Friday to try to prevent the spread of the disease.The remaining dogs are in quarantine at the shelter on Tamarack Boulevard.Grief counselors are at the facility to speak with staff members.On Friday, shelter officials confirmed one case o