Rabies Outbreak Alert: Multiple Animals Test Positive in Wake County

A stray cat found in a Wake Forest neighborhood tested positive for rabies, exposing five people and a dog. The cat was placed in quarantine but later died. The individuals and the dog were given treatment and a rabies booster shot, respectively. The cat is believed to have come from a colony of feral cats living behind a nearby grocery store. Wake County Health & Human Services urges residents to avoid approaching unfamiliar animals and to contact Animal Control officials if they see an animal acting in an unusual manner.