OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue has treated more than 26 parvo-positive pets this year, with three still hospitalized. Veterinarians urge dog owners to vaccinate as treatment costs can reach $10,000.

Parvo virus attacks a dog's intestines and immune system and can be fatal, especially for unvaccinated puppies.

As the only rescue in the Midwest that willingly takes parvo pets, Muddy Paws' medical fund is running low, but volunteers remain committed to helping animals

Muddy Paws' free monthly vaccination clinic is on November 22 at Helping Hands for Senior Plans (8602 N 30th St.) from 9 a.m. to noon.

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Pet owners in Omaha are being warned about a surge in parvo virus cases affecting dogs, with one rescue calling it "the worst strain we've seen

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