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| Authorities: Pets found in waste-filled Ohio home - Times Union Posted: 18 Aug 2010 06:33 AM PDT Sorry, Readability was unable to parse this page for content. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php |
| Third case of rabies confirmed in Brunswick Co.; Four pets euthanized - WWAY NewsChannel 3 Posted: 16 Aug 2010 12:27 PM PDT Bolivia, N.C. – The third case of rabies has been confirmed in Brunswick County for 2010. On Tuesday, August 2, 2010, a raccoon attacked and killed a kitten in the Calabash area on Pea Landing Road. The raccoon was sent to the State Lab in Raleigh for testing. The results came back positive for rabies. Three cats that came in contact with the raccoon were humanely euthanized because they did not have a current rabies vaccination as prescribed by North Carolina state law. On the same date, a grey fox attacked and bit a dog in the Shady Forest area of Calabash. In this case, the fox was not captured and remains at large. Unfortunately, the dog was not current on its rabies vaccination and had to be humanely euthanized. Citizens are asked to contact Brunswick County Animal Services if they observe any animals behaving in an unusual manner. Rabies is caused by a virus that lives in the saliva of a rabid animal. Rabies is usually transmitted through an animal bite but it is also possible to become infected if the animal's saliva gets into a cut on your skin or in your eyes, nose, or mouth. All mammals, including people, can become infected with rabies but the four most common animals that carry rabies are raccoons, skunks, foxes, and bats. Rabies is well documented in Brunswick County's wildlife population, so never approach or handle wildlife no matter how cute, friendly, or tame it may appear. Also you should avoid contact with stray dogs or cats including feeding stray animals. Harboring (feeding) strays is a violation of Brunswick County's Animal Control Ordinance. September 11, 2010 and Saturday, September 18, 2010 with a reduced cost of $6 for the vaccine. All dog and cat owners are encouraged to attend. Call Animal Services at 754-8204 for further information concerning other rabies clinics in this area. Disclaimer: Comments posted on this, or any story are opinions of those people posting them, and not the views or opinions of WWAY NewsChannel 3, its management or employees. You can view our comment policy here. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php |
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