19/12/2024
Rabies has recently been found in a Huntersville raccoon. It is important to keep your pet’s rabies vaccination up to date- in case your pet were to come in contact with infected wildlife.
Tip: save a copy of your pet’s rabies certificate to your phone for easy access in case of emergency!
A raccoon near Hedrick Circle, Huntersville, tested positive for rabies. 1 human exposure and 1 livestock exposure.
Here's a little rabies 101: Never approach, touch, or feed a wild animal, even if you think it's friendly or needs medical attention. Please talk to your children about the importance of not touching wildlife. Let them know that if they do touch or interact with wildlife to tell an adult. It's important to stress they will not get in trouble. If children think they'll get in trouble, they might be too scared to tell someone about potential exposure.
How do I protect my pets? Make sure pets are up to date on their rabies vaccinations. Don’t leave unvaccinated puppies and kittens outdoors unsupervised. Report stray animals and wild animals that are acting sick or abnormal to Animal Care and Control at 311.
If you think you or your pet was bitten or scratched by a raccoon, contact Public Health: https://meck.co/3MkAvH3
