Granville County Animal Control picked up a rabid skunk on Monday, April 4, 2022 and remind all pet owners to make sure their rabies vaccinations are up-to-date.
The skunk was located at U.S. Hwy 15 North and Watkins Wilkinson Road, and it did test positive for rabies.
Pet owners can bring their dogs and cats to the animal shelter to get a 1-year rabies vaccination Monday through Friday, from 12 noon to 4:30 p.m. The cost is $6.
State Law requires that all owned dogs, cats and ferrets by vaccinated by four months of age; one shot is not enough, and all rabies vaccinations must be kept current.
Granville County Animal Control office and shelter is located at 515 New Commerce Drive, Oxford. The phone number is 919.693.6749.
