The Animal Health Voucher program established by the Humane Society of Washington County to combat the recent canine parvovirus outbreak in the community has been expanded to help pet owners  negatively impacted by the economic downturn, has been extended to include cats and will provide for rabies vaccinations in both species.

Lightning, the 8-9 month old Jack Russell/Border Collie mix that was hit by an automobile on October 22nd and whose owner failed to obtain medical attention for him has been given a clean bill of health and has gone to his new home.   The original owner surrendered the dog to the Humane Society of Washington County’s Field Services department on October 29th.