Franklin County Dog Shelter closed Friday due to distemper

More than 200 dogs are being tested at the Franklin County Shelter and Adoption Center for distemper, a viral disease commonly contracted from wild animals.Shelter officials say one case of distemper was confirmed. That dog was later euthanized.“A dog was here at the shelter, [it] was adopted, ended up coming back and then showed symptoms of the illness,” Don Winstel, Director of Franklin County Department of Animal Care and Control, said.Winstel said the illness initial shows simila