A Virus Has Closed Two Area Animal Shelters For Two Weeks. SBK Animal Shelters In Blountville And Kingsport Are Shut Down Because Of Highly-Contagious And Often Fatal Canine Distemper. SKB Operations Manager Donna Davidson Said There Is No Specific Treatment For The Virus Itself So Treatment Involves Trying To Alleviate Symptoms And Prevent Dehydration. The Virus Just Has To Run Its Course.