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Stray cat in Forsyth County tests positive for rabies

Public Health officials warn against capturing or feeding feral cats. A stray cat like this one recently bit and scratched three people and a family dog in Forsyth County and subsequently tested positive for rabies. AJC FILE
Public Health officials warn against capturing or feeding feral cats. A stray cat like this one recently bit and scratched three people and a family dog in Forsyth County and subsequently tested positive for rabies. AJC FILE
By David Ibata
June 25, 2020

A stray cat that bit and scratched three humans and a family dog in Forsyth County has tested positive for rabies, authorities said.

The incident happened in the Briarwood Trail/Grove Park Lane area of Forsyth, according to a District 2 Public Health announcement dated June 18.

“Problems of this nature often occur when people attempt to feed or rescue stray domesticated dogs and cats,” the announcement said. “If you have stray animals on your property, call animal control. People should always avoid contact with unfamiliar dogs, cats and wild animals.”

Feral cats, unlike stray domesticated cats, should be treated as wild animals; people should leave them alone and not try to capture or feed them, the Public Health office said. People also should not leave uneaten pet food outside that could attract feral cats or other wild animals. Information: https://bit.ly/384EN0v

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