Henry County Animal Care and Control issued a 45-day rabies alert for a half-mile area surrounding the 500 block of South Moor Circle in Stockbridge after a raccoon killed by dogs in the area tested positive for the rabies virus. The call came in March 9 and the remains of the raccoon were taken to the Georgia Public Health Laboratory for testing.
During the alert, residents living within the area advised to make sure that all of their companion animals have a current rabies vaccination, and if not must do so as soon as possible. Additionally, residents should be vigilant of the behavior of not only their own pets, but also of surrounding wildlife (e.g. foxes, skunks and raccoons) that are acting in an unusual manner.
Information: www.hcacc.org.
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