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Dog adoptions at the Kaufman County Pet Adoption Center were recently suspended until further notice due to virus. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, canine distemper is “a contagious and serious disease caused by a virus that attacks the respiratory, gastrointestinal and nervous systems of puppies and dogs.” Symptoms of canine distemper include a discharge from the eyes, fever, nasal discharge, coughing, lethargy, reduced appetite and vomiting.