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Rabid Raccoon Bites Two In Maryland, Public Health Alert Issued In Silver Spring: Officials Rabid Raccoon Bites Two In Maryland, Public Health Alert Issued In Silver Spring: Officials
Rabid Raccoon Bites Two In Maryland, Public Health Alert Issued In Silver Spring: Officials A raccoon that bit two people in Maryland may have rabies, and health officials are urging the public to stay away, fast. Montgomery County officials have issued an urgent alert after a raccoon bit two individuals in the 1800 block of Franwall Avenue in Silver Spring, the Office of Animal Services and Department of Health and Human Services said Monday, June 16. The raccoon may be infected with rabies, a deadly virus that attacks the central nervous system and spreads through bites or saliva, officials said. "Rabies is considered a medical emergency," the department warned. Officials are …
Rabid Raccoon Found In Anne Arundel County: Health Officials Issue Urgent Warning Rabid Raccoon Found In Anne Arundel County: Health Officials Issue Urgent Warning
Rabid Raccoon Found In Anne Arundel County: Health Officials Issue Urgent Warning A rabid raccoon spotted in Maryland has public health officials sounding the alarm. The Anne Arundel County Department of Health confirmed that a raccoon found on Muddy Creek Road in West River tested positive for rabies, prompting a countywide warning issued Tuesday, May 20. Authorities are urging anyone who may have come in contact with the animal—or whose pet has unexplained wounds—to contact the Department of Health immediately. Rabies is a fatal disease transmitted through the bite, scratch, or saliva of infected animals, including raccoons, foxes, cats, bats, and groundhogs. “Preven…
Sixth Rabid Raccoon Found In Amityville This Year: Here's How To Protect Yourself, Pets Sixth Rabid Raccoon Found In Amityville This Year: Here's How To Protect Yourself, Pets
Sixth Rabid Raccoon Found In Amityville This Year: Here's How To Protect Yourself, Pets Health officials in Suffolk County are urging residents to take precautions after a sixth raccoon tested positive for rabies in the area this year. The raccoon, found dead in Amityville on Saturday, May 10, tested positive for rabies, with results confirmed by New York State Department of Health’s Wadsworth Center. There were no known human or pet exposures linked to this incident, Suffolk County Health Department officials said. It marks the sixth locally acquired case of rabid raccoons in Amityville in 2025. Prior to this year, Suffolk County had not reported a rabid raccoon since 2009. …
Rabies Alert: Infected Cat Found Outdoors In Katonah, Dies Before Testing Positive Rabies Alert: Infected Cat Found Outdoors In Katonah, Dies Before Testing Positive
Rabies Alert: Infected Cat Found Outdoors In Katonah, Dies Before Testing Positive A rabid cat that had been roaming outdoors in a Northern Westchester neighborhood has tested positive for rabies, prompting a warning from public health officials. The Westchester County Department of Health confirmed on Friday, May 9 that an indoor/outdoor cat that lived in Katonah died on Wednesday, May 7, and later tested positive for rabies. Officials say the cat was an average-sized white tabby.  Health officials did not specify exactly where the cat was found but said they would release more information as it becomes available.  "As it was an indoor/outdoor cat, there is no…
Fourth Rabid Raccoon Found In Amityville This Year: Here's How To Protect Yourself, Pets Fourth Rabid Raccoon Found In Amityville This Year: Here's How To Protect Yourself, Pets
Fourth Rabid Raccoon Found In Amityville This Year: Here's How To Protect Yourself, Pets Health officials in Suffolk County are urging residents to take precautions after a fourth raccoon tested positive for rabies in the area this year. The raccoon, found dead in Amityville on Friday, April 4, tested positive for rabies, with results confirmed by New York State Department of Health’s Wadsworth Center a week later. There were no known human or pet exposures linked to this incident. It marks the fourth locally acquired case of rabid raccoons in Amityville in 2025, according to Suffolk County health officials. Prior to this year, Suffolk County had not reported a rabid raccoon si…
Outrage Over Squirrel Sensation's Euthanasia Prompts State Changes: 'We Can Do Better' Outrage Over Squirrel Sensation's Euthanasia Prompts State Changes: 'We Can Do Better'
Outrage Over Squirrel Sensation's Euthanasia Prompts State Changes: 'We Can Do Better' New York State environmental officials are revamping their wildlife enforcement procedures in the wake of public outcry over the state-ordered euthanasia of a popular social media squirrel. Following an internal investigation, the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is implementing new protocols to avoid similar incidents in the future, the agency announced Friday, March 28. The changes follow national backlash surrounding “Peanut,” a Chemung County squirrel with nearly one million followers on Instagram who was seized and later euthanized by the agency last fall, as Daily Voice …
Rabies Alert Issued After New Raccoon Tests Positive For Virus In Harford County Neighborhood Rabies Alert Issued After New Raccoon Tests Positive For Virus In Harford County Neighborhood
Rabies Alert Issued After New Raccoon Tests Positive For Virus In Harford County Neighborhood A fresh alert has been issued in Harford County after another raccoon tested positive for rabies. The Harford County Health Department issued an alert cautioning that on Monday that, the agency received confirmation from the Maryland Department of Health that a raccoon tested positive for the virus in Forest Hill. While the raccoon was found near the 2200 block of Melrose Lane, and may have exposed other people or pets in the surrounding area, they said. The positive test was confirmed on Monday, March 31.  "It may seem like there have been a lot of rabies exposure alerts lately, but…
Webster Residents Outraged After Officer Shoots, Kills Beaver; Police Believe It Was Rabid Webster Residents Outraged After Officer Shoots, Kills Beaver; Police Believe It Was Rabid
Webster Residents Outraged After Officer Shoots, Kills Beaver; Police Believe It Was Rabid Multiple people are calling out a central Massachusetts police department after one of its officers shot a beaver that had wandered into a road, causing it to die slowly. Many claim the animal's death was unnecessary, cruel, and dangerous — and say videos of the encounter paint a disturbing picture. However, Webster police argue it was necessary. The incident happened just before 6 p.m. on Monday, March 17, on Lower Gore Road near its intersection with Scenic Avenue in Webster, authorities said. Webster Police Chief Michael Shaw said officers were called to the area because the animal was …
North Haven Shelter Euthanizes Dog That Mauled Volunteer; Animal Deemed 'Untreatable' North Haven Shelter Euthanizes Dog That Mauled Volunteer; Animal Deemed 'Untreatable'
North Haven Shelter Euthanizes Dog That Mauled Volunteer; Animal Deemed 'Untreatable' A Connecticut animal shelter said it euthanized a dog after it mauled a volunteer, leaving her in need of reconstructive facial surgery. The Animal Haven in North Haven had previously stated it would not put down the animal after protests erupted to save the dog, named Sarge. However, after veterinarians deemed the dog "untreatable and unrehabilitatable," the group said it had no choice, according to a Facebook post. After consulting with veterinarians, animal behaviorists, and animal control, we concluded euthanasia was necessary. Sarge’s unprovoked attack on our volunteer resulted in leve…
Officials Seek Dog Owner After Child Scratched At Frederick County Park Officials Seek Dog Owner After Child Scratched At Frederick County Park
Officials Seek Dog Owner After Child Scratched At Frederick County Park Health officials in Frederick County are searching for a dog owner after a child was scratched by an animal at Urbana Community Park, authorities announced. The incident happened around 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 11, near the soccer fields, when a white man with three leashed dogs helped the child look for a lost watch, according to the Frederick County Health Department. The largest of the three dogs scratched the child before the owner left the area, officials said. Now, officials are urging the dog owner—or anyone with information—to come forward.  If the animal is confirmed to b…
Volunteer's Face 'Savagely Mauled,' North Haven Shelter Says It Will Not Euthanize Dog Volunteer's Face 'Savagely Mauled,' North Haven Shelter Says It Will Not Euthanize Dog
Volunteer's Face 'Savagely Mauled,' North Haven Shelter Says It Will Not Euthanize Dog A volunteer at a Connecticut animal shelter was "savagely mauled" in the face by a dog named Sarge earlier this week, but leaders do not plan to put the animal down. However, they are looking to find it a new home.  The Animal Haven in North Haven announced that one of its volunteers was attacked on Thursday, March 5, requiring reconstructive surgery, with several more planned, the shelter said in a Facebook post. Further information on the victim's condition was not released.  On March 5, 2025, a tragedy occurred at The Animal Haven in North Haven. We have been sheltering a…
Rabid Bear Attacks Man In Pennsylvania (VIDEO) Rabid Bear Attacks Man In Pennsylvania (VIDEO)
Rabid Bear Attacks Man In Pennsylvania (Video) A black bear that bit and scratched a man in Pennsylvania has tested positive for rabies, Pennsylvania Game Commission officials announced on Thursday, Jan. 23. The bear-human conflict occurred on Sunday, Jan. 19, in Jim Thorpe, Carbon County, the commission said in a release. The adult male bear aggressively approached the man, exhibiting abnormal behavior before biting and scratching him, according to officials. A nearby homeowner intervened, dispatching the bear to protect the victim. Pennsylvania Game Commission staff removed the bear for testing, which confirmed it was positive for rab…
Rabies Alert: Charles County Warns Of Outbreak After Two Wildlife Cases Confirmed Rabies Alert: Charles County Warns Of Outbreak After Two Wildlife Cases Confirmed
Rabies Alert: Charles County Warns Of Outbreak After Two Wildlife Cases Confirmed Officials in Charles County are urging residents and visitors to remain vigilant after two animals tested positive for rabies in the La Plata and Dentsville areas over the past month. The Charles County Department of Health reported a rabid raccoon near Charles Street and Penns Hill Road on Dec. 22, 2024, then on Thursday, Jan. 9, a fox in the vicinity of Cooksey Road and Penns Hill Road also tested positive for the deadly virus. “Rabies is a disease of animals and people,” health officials warned.  The virus is spread through the saliva of a rabid animal, they said. Usually this occu…
Woman Bitten By Rabid Raccoon: Hunterdon County Health Department Woman Bitten By Rabid Raccoon: Hunterdon County Health Department
Woman Bitten By Rabid Raccoon: Hunterdon County Health Department A woman was bitten by a raccoon in Hunterdon County on Thursday, Jan. 2 that later tested positive for rabies, authorities said. The woman was bitten at a residence on Penwell Road in Lebanon Township as she attempted to leave, Lebanon Township said. The woman drove herself to an area hospital for treatment, police said.  The raccoon was located and tested positive for rabies on Friday, Jan. 3, the Hunterdon County Health Department said.. Area residents who may have had contact with this raccoon any time between Thursday Dec. 19 through Jan. 2 should notify their primary care physici…
Rabid Kitten In Yonkers: Health Officials Seek More People Exposed To Disease (UPDATE) Rabid Kitten In Yonkers: Health Officials Seek More People Exposed To Disease (UPDATE)
Rabid Kitten In Yonkers: Health Officials Seek More People Exposed To Disease (Update) Westchester County health officials are urging anyone who may have had contact with a rabid black kitten dropped off at a county animal hospital in December to seek medical advice immediately.  The county's Department of Health is continuing to investigate potential rabies exposure after a kitten found near Locust Hill Avenue and Overlook Terrace in Yonkers tested positive for the virus.  The kitten was dropped off at Yonkers Animal Hospital on Thursday, Dec. 12, by two individuals who later returned to check on the animal. Health officials have since confirmed that the man a…
Rabies Alert Issued After Cat Tests Positive For Virus In Thurmont Neighborhood Rabies Alert Issued After Cat Tests Positive For Virus In Thurmont Neighborhood
Rabies Alert Issued After Cat Tests Positive For Virus In Thurmont Neighborhood The Frederick County Health Department is cautioning that a cat in Thurmont has tested positive for rabies. An alert was issued on Friday, Dec. 27 advising the community that a cat from the 10th block of East Moser Road in Thurmont has a confirmed case of the virus, after it was taken in on Christmas Day. The cat - described as  a tortoiseshell domestic shorthair female, approximately 2 to 3 years of age, no collar, no spay scar, and no ear tip - was euthanized due to unexplained wounds and showing multiple symptoms of rabies infection. Following the positive test, the Health Dep…
Cat With Rabies Dropped At Yonkers Vet Prompts Health Alert: Officials Seek Couple Cat With Rabies Dropped At Yonkers Vet Prompts Health Alert: Officials Seek Couple
Cat With Rabies Dropped At Yonkers Vet Prompts Health Alert: Officials Seek Couple Health officials in Westchester are urgently seeking two people who dropped off a sick and injured cat that tested positive for rabies at a veterinary hospital. The Westchester County Department of Health is searching for a man and woman who brought a black cat to the Yonkers Animal Hospital at 526 Saw Mill River Rd. on Thursday, Dec. 12, officials announced on Tuesday, Dec. 17.  The cat, which was sick, injured, and believed to have been struck by a vehicle, tested positive for rabies. Officials said the individuals left without providing their names or contact information. Now the h…
Rabid Raccoon Found In North Stonington: Officials Urge Precautions To Protect Pets, Residents Rabid Raccoon Found In North Stonington: Officials Urge Precautions To Protect Pets, Residents
Rabid Raccoon Found In North Stonington: Officials Urge Precautions To Protect Pets, Residents A week after a fox tested positive, a raccoon in Connecticut also tested positive for the fatal virus and experts are warning caution around unfamiliar animals and extra protection for pets.  The Ledge Light Health District announced on Monday, Dec. 9, that the stray animal had tested positive for rabies in North Stonington. Related: Rabid Coyote Attacks Three Workers in Wallingford Last Week Rabies spreads through an infected animal's saliva, usually via bites or scratches, according to the Ledge Light Health District in a Facebook post. It can also be transmitted when infecte…
Rabid Coyote Bites Worker In Wallingford, Tries Attacking Others: Officials Rabid Coyote Bites Worker In Wallingford, Tries Attacking Others: Officials
Rabid Coyote Bites Worker In Wallingford, Tries Attacking Others: Officials A coyote that attacked a worker earlier this week in Connecticut has tested positive for rabies, state officials confirmed.  The animal bit a United Concrete employee as he arrived at work on Main Street in Wallingford on Tuesday, Dec. 3, around 6:30 a.m. Other workers at the facility said the animal had tried to attack others, per WTNH. The man was taken to an area hospital with minor injuries and treated for rabies after the animal tested positive for the fatal disease.  Rabies spreads through an infected animal's saliva, usually through bites or scratches, Wallingford Animal C…
Rabid Skunk Found In Hopewell Township, Health Officials Say Rabid Skunk Found In Hopewell Township, Health Officials Say
Rabid Skunk Found In Hopewell Township, Health Officials Say A skunk in Mercer County has tested positive for rabies, authorities said. The skunk was found near Van Dyke Road in Hopewell Township on Saturday, Nov. 23, the township's health department said in a news release on Tuesday, Nov. 26. The animal was submitted for testing at the state Public Health and Environmental Laboratories in Trenton. It was confirmed to be positive for rabies on Monday, Nov. 25. Rabies is a deadly but preventable viral disease spread primarily through animal bites. The virus can also be transmitted when saliva from an infected animal comes into contact with a per…
Rabies Alert Issued After Raccoon Tests Positive For Virus In Fallston Area Rabies Alert Issued After Raccoon Tests Positive For Virus In Fallston Area
Rabies Alert Issued After Raccoon Tests Positive For Virus In Fallston Area A fresh alert has been issued in Harford County after another raccoon tested positive for rabies. The Harford County Health Department issued an alert cautioning that on Thursday, the agency received confirmation from the Maryland Department of Health that a raccoon tested positive for the virus in Street. While the raccoon was found near the 1200 block of Boyd Road, and may have exposed other people or pets in the surrounding area., they said. "It may seem like there have been a lot of rabies exposure alerts lately, but the number of positive rabid animals that the Harford County Health D…
New Rabies Alert Issued After Raccoon Tests Positive For Virus Near Chambliss Park Park New Rabies Alert Issued After Raccoon Tests Positive For Virus Near Chambliss Park Park
New Rabies Alert Issued After Raccoon Tests Positive For Virus Near Chambliss Park Park A new alert has been issued by the Alexandria Health Department advising that a raccoon tested positive for rabies after being collected near an area park. On Friday, Nov. 15, officials say that a raccoon came into contact with several dogs in the yard of a home in Alexandria near Chambliss Park. The raccoon is dead, the dogs have been isolated, but there is an increased risk in the area, health officials are cautioning. Rabies is a viral disease that mainly infects mammals (warm-blooded animals who nurse their young) and is spread through the saliva of the infected animal, usually by a bi…
Rabid Fox Bites Person Walking Dog In Gloucester Township, Health Officials Say Rabid Fox Bites Person Walking Dog In Gloucester Township, Health Officials Say
Rabid Fox Bites Person Walking Dog In Gloucester Township, Health Officials Say A person was bitten by a rabid fox while helping walk a dog in Gloucester Township, officials said. A Gloucester resident and their family member walked the dog when they encountered the fox on Friday, Nov. 8, the Camden County Health Department said in a news release. The family member tried to separate the fox and dog when the fox bit the person. A township animal control officer picked up the fox and it was sent for rabies testing at the state Public Health and Environmental Laboratories in Trenton. The county health department received confirmation that the fox was rabid on Friday,…
Rabies Alert Issued After Raccoon Tests Positive For Virus In Anne Arundel County Rabies Alert Issued After Raccoon Tests Positive For Virus In Anne Arundel County
Rabies Alert Issued After Raccoon Tests Positive For Virus In Anne Arundel County A new alert has been issued in Anne Arundel County after a raccoon tested positive for rabies. The county's Department of Health issued an alert on Friday, Nov. 15 advising that a raccoon that was trapped in the area of Seamore Street and Marco Drive in the Cedarwood Cove Community in Pasadena tested positive on Thursday for the virus. It is the second such alert in a week. Rabies is a viral disease that mainly infects mammals (warm-blooded animals who nurse their young) and is spread through the saliva of the infected animal, usually by a bite or scratch, officials said. Symptoms of rabi…
Rabid Raccoon Seen 'Acting Aggressively' Near School In Tarrytown Rabid Raccoon Seen 'Acting Aggressively' Near School In Tarrytown
Rabid Raccoon Seen 'Acting Aggressively' Near School In Tarrytown A raccoon found acting aggressively near a school in Westchester has tested positive for rabies, health officials announced. The raccoon was seen on Thursday, Oct. 31 near the John Paulding School in Tarrytown at 154 Broadway, the Westchester County Department of Health announced on Wednesday, Nov. 6. The animal was also seen near the Warner Library and Patriots Park down the street from the school, health officials said. After it was found, the raccoon was confirmed to be rabid. Because of this, the Health Department is now urging residents to call as soon as possible if they or…
Rabies Alert Issued After Raccoon Tests Positive For Virus In Anne Arundel County Rabies Alert Issued After Raccoon Tests Positive For Virus In Anne Arundel County
Rabies Alert Issued After Raccoon Tests Positive For Virus In Anne Arundel County A new alert has been issued in Anne Arundel County after a raccoon tested positive for rabies. The county's Department of Health issued an alert on Friday, Nov. 8 advising that anyone who came into contact with a raccoon on or near Trailing Ivy Lane, not far from Jones Elementary School in Severna Park, should contact officials after the animal was captured on Thursday, Nov. 7. Rabies is a viral disease that mainly infects mammals (warm-blooded animals who nurse their young) and is spread through the saliva of the infected animal, usually by a bite or scratch, officials said. Symptoms of r…
Euthanasia Of NY's 'Peanut The Squirrel' Sparks Viral Outrage; Lawmaker Demands Investigation Euthanasia Of NY's 'Peanut The Squirrel' Sparks Viral Outrage; Lawmaker Demands Investigation
Euthanasia Of NY's 'Peanut The Squirrel' Sparks Viral Outrage; Lawmaker Demands Investigation Outrage is swirling after New York wildlife officials seized and later euthanized beloved social media sensation “Peanut” the squirrel. Chemung County resident Mark Longo, of Elmira, took to Instagram Wednesday, Oct 30, telling his 581,000 followers that Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) officers had seized the animal, which he rescued in 2017 after its mother was struck by a car. “Well internet, you WON. You took one of the most amazing animals away from me because of your selfishness,” he wrote. “To the people who called (DEC), there’s a special place in hell for you.” In a…
Rabies Alert Issued After Raccoon Tests Positive For Virus In Anne Arundel County Rabies Alert Issued After Raccoon Tests Positive For Virus In Anne Arundel County
Rabies Alert Issued After Raccoon Tests Positive For Virus In Anne Arundel County A new alert has been issued in Anne Arundel County after a raccoon tested positive for rabies. The county's Department of Health issued an alert on Friday, Nov. 1 advising that anyone who may have come into contact with a raccoon this week in the 6500 block of Shadyside Road in Shadyside should contact officials after the animal tested positive for the virus. On Wednesday, Oct. 30, the raccoon tested positive for rabies, though therea re concerns it may have spread to other people and pets in the surrounding area. Rabies is a viral disease that mainly infects mammals (warm-blooded ani…
Rabies Alert Issued After Raccoon Tests Positive For Virus Near Dora Kelley Nature Park Rabies Alert Issued After Raccoon Tests Positive For Virus Near Dora Kelley Nature Park
Rabies Alert Issued After Raccoon Tests Positive For Virus Near Dora Kelley Nature Park An alert has been issued by the Alexandria Health Department advising that a raccoon tested positive for rabies after being collected at an area park. On Sunday, Oct. 27, officials say that a raccoon came into contact with a dog in the area near Sanger Avenue along a Dora Kelley Nature Park trail, which later tested positive for the virus. The raccoon is dead, the dog is isolated, but there is an increased risk in the area, health officials are cautioning. Rabies is a viral disease that mainly infects mammals (warm-blooded animals who nurse their young) and is spread through the saliva of …
Rabies Alert Issued After Raccoon Tests Positive For Virus In Fallston Area Rabies Alert Issued After Raccoon Tests Positive For Virus In Fallston Area
Rabies Alert Issued After Raccoon Tests Positive For Virus In Fallston Area A fresh alert has been issued in Harford County after another raccoon tested positive for rabies. The Harford County Health Department issued an alert cautioning that on Thursday, the agency received confirmation from the Maryland Department of Health that a raccoon tested positive for the virus in Fallston. While the raccoon was found near the 2200 block of Pleasantville Road, and may have exposed other people or pets in the surrounding area., they said. "It may seem like there have been a lot of rabies exposure alerts lately, but the number of positive rabid animals that the Harford Coun…
Raccoon Tests Positive For Rabies In Hunterdon County: DOH Raccoon Tests Positive For Rabies In Hunterdon County: DOH
Raccoon Tests Positive For Rabies In Hunterdon County: DOH A raccoon in Hunterdon County tested positive for rabies on Wednesday, Oct. 16, authorities said. The racoon was in the area of Ramsey Road in Clinton Township, the Department of Health said. Area residents who may have had contact with this raccoon any time between Friday, Sept. 27 and Friday, Oct. 11 should notify their primary care physician immediately or the Hunterdon Medical Center Emergency Room to discuss concerns, the Department of Health said. Residents are reminded not to pick up stray animals at any time since saliva from infected animals should be considered infectious, the De…