Vance County Animal Services sent off a bat for testing March 6, and the test came back positive for rabies.
Frankie Nobles, chief of Vance County Animal Services, said his team responded to the call in the 2100s block of Warrenton Road.
In a press release, Nobles said, “At this time, animal services is asking (you) to please make sure that all cats and dogs are up to date on their rabies vaccine,” noting that even up-to-date animals in the area the bat was discovered should receive a booster.
The Vance County Animal Shelter offers the rabies vaccine for $5.00.
Hours of operation are: Monday from 12:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m; Tuesday through Thursday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.; and Saturday from 8 a.m. until 12 Noon.
