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Granville County Residents: Three Rabid Skunk Cases Reported In Recent Weeks

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– Information courtesy of Granville County Public Information Officer Terry Hobgood

Granville County Animal Control Officers have confirmed three separate cases of rabid skunks in recent weeks – one case on Harry Davis Road in Bullock, one on College Street in Oxford and one on Oak Valley Drive near Old NC 75 in Stem. Two of these cases involved a rabid skunk fighting with a family dog, which serves as a reminder to make sure your pets are up to date on their rabies vaccines.

All cats, dogs and ferrets are required to receive regular rabies vaccines in North Carolina, and failure to do so could result in a required quarantine or euthanasia if an unvaccinated pet is involved in an altercation with another rabid animal.

Make sure your pets are up to date on their rabies vaccines, and if they are not, schedule a vaccination with your veterinarian or contact the Granville County Animal Shelter to receive a vaccine for a fee of $6. Rabies vaccines are available during the shelter’s public operating hours Tuesday through Saturday.

Call the Granville County Animal Shelter at 919.693.6749 to schedule an appointment to vaccinate your pet or to receive additional information about this statewide regulation. The shelter is located at 515 New Commerce Dr. in Oxford.

 

 

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Granville Co. Urges Pet Vaccinations After Seven Reports of Rabid Animals

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-Press Release, Granville County

Granville County Animal Control reports the pickup of seven rabid animals so far this year. Is your pet vaccinated? State law requires that all owned dogs, cats and ferrets be vaccinated against rabies by four months of age. One shot is not enough – rabies vaccinations must be kept current. If you are unsure of when your pets were last vaccinated, talk to your veterinarian or local animal control officer about when rabies booster shots are needed.

The Granville County Animal Shelter, located at 5650 Cornwall Road in Oxford, provides one-year rabies vaccines for dogs and cats for $6 from noon until 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Rabies can be deadly – protect your pets. Remember to never touch a wild animal. Call Granville County Animal Control at (919) 693-6749 to report any suspicious animals in your area.

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Granville County Government enhances the quality of life for the citizens of the County by providing an array of services through a responsive, effective, and efficient local government. Learn more at www.granvillecounty.org. Follow Granville County Government on Facebook @GranvilleCountyGov.