60 dogs euthanized at Franklin Co. Dog Shelter amid respiratory disease outbreak (UPDATED)

BREAKING UPDATE: The Franklin County Dog Shelter euthanized 60 dogs related to an illness that has swept the facility, according to a spokesperson for the Franklin County Commissioners Tuesday morning.The shelter initially said it had to euthanize 52 dogs because of distemper, a viral disease that causes fever and coughing.The shelter also said Tuesday it put down four additional dogs due to other health reasons.---Recent Coverage:Rescue groups say they were turned away from helping Franklin Co.