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health1 year ago

Rabies-Positive Feral Cat Found in Putnam Valley

A feral cat found in Putnam Valley, in the area of Peekskill Hollow Road and Tinker Hill Road, has tested positive for rabies. Health officials urge anyone who came into contact with the cat to call the health department and emphasize the importance of keeping pets up to date on rabies vaccinations and avoiding contact with wild animals. Free vaccination clinics are available three times a year, with the next one scheduled for Saturday, March 23 at Veteran's Memorial Park in Carmel.

via Daily Voice|
#feral-cat#health#hudson-valley
health2 years ago

"Canandaigua Residents Injured by Rabid Cat Attack"

A feral cat captured in Canandaigua, New York, has tested positive for rabies after biting two people. The individuals have received treatment for rabies exposure, and residents are urged to ensure their pets are up to date on vaccinations. The health department has provided guidelines to prevent rabies exposure, including avoiding contact with wild animals and properly securing garbage cans. A free rabies clinic will be held on August 5th.

via RochesterFirst|
#animal-bites#feral-cat#health
health2 years ago

Rabies Outbreak Alert: Feral Cats and Raccoons Test Positive in Wake County and Jekyll Island.

Five people in Wake County were exposed to rabies during contact with a feral cat that approached four other neighbors and one dog. The cat had come on a woman's porch, scratched her and bit her. Wake County Animal Services trapped the cat and placed it in quarantine, but it died later the same day and tested positive for rabies. The cat is believed to have been part of a feral cat colony living behind a nearby grocery store off Old Creedmoor Road.

via WTVD-TV|
#animal-services#feral-cat#health
health2 years ago

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.

via WRAL News|
#animal-control#feral-cat#health
health2 years ago

Rabies Outbreak in Wake County: Multiple Exposures to Infected Animals

A stray cat found in a Wake Forest neighborhood tested positive for rabies, exposing six people and a dog. The cat was placed in quarantine but later died. The other individuals and the dog were given treatment and a rabies booster shot, respectively. Residents are urged to avoid approaching unfamiliar animals and to ensure their pets have a current rabies vaccination. Anyone who sees an animal acting in an unusual manner is urged to call Animal Control officials.

via WRAL News|
#animal-control#feral-cat#health