06/04/2026
Important! Get those rabies shots! 1st confirmed case (bat) in Pettis County in years.
🚨 RABIES ALERT – A REMINDER TO VACCINATE YOUR PETS 🚨
Sedalia-Pettis County has had its first confirmed positive rabies test in a number of years. The animal that tested positive was a bat.
While rabies cases are uncommon, the disease is nearly 100% fatal once symptoms appear. The good news? It is also nearly 100% preventable through vaccination.
This serves as a friendly reminder to make sure your pets are current on their rabies vaccinations. Rabies doesn't just affect pets—it can be transmitted to people as well. Vaccinating your pet helps protect your family, your neighbors, and our community.
Missouri law requires dogs and cats over five months of age to be vaccinated against rabies and maintain a current vaccination status.
If you find a bat acting strangely, a wild animal behaving aggressively, or your pet has contact with wildlife, please contact Animal Control and your veterinarian immediately.
A simple vaccine can save lives.
🐾 Protect your pet.
🐾 Protect your family.
🐾 Protect your community.
— Sedalia Animal Shelter & Animal Control-