MADACC's cat kennels under quarantine as the shelter fights a highly contagious virus with no cure.

MADACC's cat kennels under quarantine as the shelter fights a highly contagious virus with no cure.

MADACC's cat kennels are under quarantine as the shelter fights a highly contagious virus with no cure.

Cat owners, take heed; a deadly virus is spreading

By Martin Lenkowsky | New Pelican Writer  This warning goes out to all cat lovers: A highly-contagious viral infection known as feline panleukopenia (virus), FPV, has struck the local cat and kitten population with devastating results.  FPV is a more common occurrence in South Florida’s uncontrolled and rapidly growing feral cat population, which serves as a contributing factor to the virus’ rapid spread. Spaying and neutering cats will cut down…