Felines thought to have caught virus from people in their households or neighborhoods; authorities say no indication pets are transmitting it to human beings

Around 80 dogs and cats rescued over last two weeks, compared with around 15 weekly during regular periods

Animal welfare organizations fear that many adopted animals will be returned to shelters once people return to work, school

66-year-old reportedly suffers cerebral hemorrhage after the pet bit and scratched him, causing wounds to his face

Capital's streets are overrun with an estimated 240,000 felines, but there is little funding or political will to deal with the problem