Feb 13
There's something quietly sobering about reports of Streptococcus zooepidemicus ripping through dog shelters abroad — emergency protocols, paused adoptions, veterinary teams racing to contain a bacterium that turns fast and fierce in stressed animals. No hype, just the reality of how fragile group care can be. For us in Australia, it's less about panic and more about gentle awareness: our own shelters do remarkable work under pressure, backed by solid regional vet knowledge. It invites reflection on community roles — fostering, donating, adopting thoughtfully — to ease that strain wherever possible. Dogs rely on our steady hands.