A Rockland County shelter announced Friday it will be closed until further notice as they treat some sick animals.

The Hi-Tor Animal Care Center told News 12 that it recently closed to follow best practices to combat the contagiousness of an animal-only disease commonly referred to as "distemper." 

They say the outbreak is only a risk to kittens that are too young to be vaccinated. A source close to the situation said this started when a litter of sick kittens was brought in.

The shelter in Pomona hopes to reopen for surrenders and adoptions on July 29.