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Granville Animal Control Confirms Multiple Distemper Cases In Raccoons Within Oxford City Limits

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— Information courtesy of Granville County Public Information Officer Terry Hobgood

Granville County Animal Control has confirmed multiple cases of canine distemper from raccoons picked up within the city of Oxford after receiving reports of raccoons behaving strangely and showing no fear or awareness of humans. Each raccoon was picked up north of downtown Oxford on College Street, Broad Street and Kearney Avenue.

While humans are not susceptible to canine distemper, domestic dogs and ferrets, as well as wild carnivores, are.  Canine distemper can be fatal, and animals who contract the virus behave similarly to rabid animals. The virus is spread through direct contact, and the virus can persist for months post-infection. Granville County Animal Management strongly recommends that all dogs receive the canine distemper vaccination from a licensed veterinarian.

The raccoons that were tested and confirmed to have canine distemper were trapped by Granville County Animal Management and transferred to the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. Canine distemper is very common in raccoons, skunks and foxes.

Please report any animal-related concerns to Granville County Animal Management for investigation by calling 919.693.6749 or by dialing 911.

For more information about Granville County Animal Management and the animal shelter, visit https://www.granvillecounty.org/180/Animal-Management.

 

Rabies Cases Confirmed In Dead Raccoons Found On White Oak Drive South Of Oxford

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— Information courtesy of Granville County Public Information Officer Terry Hobgood

 

North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission has confirmed a rabies case from several deceased raccoons picked up on White Oak Drive near US Highway 15. White Oak Drive is approximately one mile south of Interstate 85 at Exit 202.

Residents are urged to ensure that pets are up to date on their rabies vaccines. Vaccines are available at the Granville County Animal Shelter at a cost of $10 per vaccine. Rabies vaccines are administered Tuesday through Friday from 12 noon p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

 

Rabid Skunk Found In Granville; State Law Requires Dogs, Cats, Ferrets To Have Rabies Vaccinations

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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.

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New Tethering Ordinance Takes Effect Aug. 1 For Oxford Dog Owners

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Beginning Aug. 1, Oxford residents who tether their dog could be in violation of a new city ordinance that carries a civil penalty of $100 for each day they are found to be out of compliance.

The board adopted the ordinance at their July 13 meeting.  City Commissioner John Tovey said he brought the issue before the board several weeks ago “in response to a concern from a city resident about an older dog who was tied 24 hours a day.” Tovey told WIZS News Friday via email he went to see the situation for himself and “it was then I decided that the city needs to have an ordinance to stop this abuse.”

Community feedback since the ordinance was adopted has been “nothing but positive, very positive,” Tovey said, adding that there have been more reports of dogs being tied out all day, every day – “it’s good that light is being shed on this problem.”

Tovey researched laws and ordinances in other communities and states to see what, if any, policies are in place elsewhere.

Animal Control will make initial contact with a person not complying with the new ordinance. If the issue is not resolved, police may be called in, he said.

The objective of the ordinance is “to regulate the unattended restraint or tethering of dogs” and provides details to describe “acceptable tethering devices.”

“No person shall tether a dog to a tree, fence, post, dog house, or other stationary objects for more than three (3) hours total in a twenty-four (24) hour period,” the ordinance states. The rope or chain used has to be at least 10 feet long and fastened in a way to prevents the animal from getting tangled or causing itself harm.

A cable system is considered an acceptable form of tethering – for no more than the three hours specified in the ordinance, which also has details about how the tether is attached to the dog, as well as weight restrictions.

“Someone HAS to speak for the animals, we are (basically) a nation of animal lovers, but there are always a few who will abuse animals, it has to stop,” Tovey wrote.

Read the entire ordinance (here) or use https://www.oxfordnc.org and click on the Government tab and select Ordinances from the dropdown box.

Reminder: Granville Co. Animal Control to Offer Free Rabies Vaccines

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-Press Release, Granville County Government

Granville County Animal Control will be offering free rabies vaccines for dogs and cats on Saturday, February 29, 2020. From 9 until 10:30 a.m., residents can bring their pets to Gazebo Park in Butner for one and three-year vaccinations.

North Carolina rabies law (NCGS 130A-185) requires that all owned dogs, cats and ferrets be vaccinated against rabies by four months of age and that rabies vaccinations be kept current.

On Feb. 29, one-year vaccinations will be available for all dogs and cats over this age requirement. Pet owners must bring proof of prior rabies vaccination to receive the three-year option. Accepted proof of vaccination is the paper certificate provided by the pet’s veterinarian when the shot was administered. A rabies tag will not be accepted as proof.

Granville County Animal Control offers a reminder that all cats must be in a carrier and all dogs must be leashed to receive this free service. Vaccinations will be administered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Gazebo Park is located at 416 Central Avenue in Butner. With questions, please contact the Granville County Animal Shelter at 919-693-6749.

Skunk Collected in Oxford Tests Positive for Rabies

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-Information courtesy Granville County Government

Granville County Animal Control reports the pickup of a skunk that tested positive for rabies. The rabid animal was collected in the vicinity of Cornwall and Greenway Roads in Oxford.

As mandated by North Carolina law and for their own protection, all dogs, cats and ferrets over four months of age are required to have current rabies shots. Dogs and cats should also receive a rabies booster vaccine one year after the first vaccine and every three years thereafter if the vaccine is licensed for three-year use.

Granville County Animal Control offers a reminder that one-year vaccinations are available at the Granville County Animal Shelter, Mondays through Fridays, from noon until 4:30 p.m. The cost of each shot is only $6. Call the Shelter, located at 5650 Cornwall Road in Oxford, at 919-693-6749 for details.

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Spay/Neuter Coupons Available Through Granville Co. Animal Control

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-Press Release, Granville Co. Government

Granville County Animal Control is offering spay and/or neuter coupons to qualifying low-income citizens of the area. Qualifying residents can pay only $20 for neuter/spay service for a dog or $10 for neuter/spay service for a cat with these coupons.

Once qualified, the pet owner will be able to pick the next available appointment day and location for this service. When the appointment has been made, SNAP-NC.org will call or send an email with instructions prior to the pet’s appointment date.

Learn how to qualify for these coupons by calling Granville County Animal Control at 919-693-6749. The Granville County Animal Shelter is located at 5650 Cornwall Road in Oxford.

Visit www.granvillecounty.org for more information about Granville County Animal Management and the services it provides.

Anonymously Donated Livestock Trailer to Benefit Animal Control

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-Information and photo courtesy the Granville Co. Government Facebook page

An anonymous donation to the Humane Society of Granville County has paved the way for the purchase of a livestock trailer to be used by Granville County Animal Control.

The 16-foot trailer will allow animal control officers to better handle the collection and transport of loose livestock, live animal rescue and large animal cruelty cases.

For more information about the services provided by Granville County Animal Management, visit www.granvillecounty.org.

An anonymous donation to the Humane Society of Granville County has paved the way for the purchase of a livestock trailer to be used by Granville County Animal Control. The 16-foot trailer will allow animal control officers to better handle the collection and transport of loose livestock, live animal rescue and large animal cruelty cases. (Photo courtesy Granville Co. Govt.)

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Third Rabid Raccoon Reported in Granville Co. This Year!

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-Information courtesy the Granville County Government Facebook Page

Granville County Animal Control reports the pickup of a raccoon near the area of Rock Bottom Road, Needham Drive and Bob Daniel Road. The raccoon was picked up on Saturday, March 2, 2019, and has tested positive for rabies. It was reported to have been in a pasture with livestock.

Animal Control officers are in the process of posting notices on homes in the area. All pet owners are urged to ensure rabies vaccinations on dogs, cats and ferrets are up-to-date, as required by North Carolina law.

The Granville County Animal Shelter, located at 5650 Cornwall Road in Oxford, provides one-year rabies vaccines for only $6. Call (919) 693-6749 for details.

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Second Raccoon in as Many Weeks Found in Granville Co.

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-Information courtesy the Granville County Government Facebook page

RABIES ALERT

Granville County Animal Control reports the pickup of the second raccoon testing positive for rabies in the past two weeks. The animal was collected in the area of Bruce Garner Road/Graham Sherron Road/Champion Drive on February 25, 2019. Residents of that area are being notified of this report.

All pet owners are urged to ensure their animals (dogs, cats, ferrets) have current rabies vaccines as mandated by North Carolina law. One-year rabies vaccines for dogs and cats are available for only $6 at the Granville County Animal Shelter. Vaccines can be administered from noon until 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday of each week.

The Shelter is located at 5650 Cornwall Road in Oxford. Call 919-693-6749 for more information.