ATTENTION! RABID RACCOON FOUND NEAR REGIONAL WATER LANE
— from Vance County Animal Services
Courtesy of Vance County Animal Services and Chief Frankie Nobles
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Raccoon Found on Currin Rd. Tests Positive for Rabies
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-Information courtesy Vance Co. Animal Services
Vance County Animal Services responded to a call on March 12, 2020, in reference to a possibly rabid raccoon in the 300 block of Currin Road in Henderson. The raccoon was sent off for testing and has tested positive for rabies.
At this time, Animal Services is asking residents to please make sure that all dogs and cats are up-to-date on their rabies vaccines. Even if your pet is up-to-date, a booster vaccine is recommended if you live on or near Currin Road.
The Vance County Animal Shelter offers rabies vaccines for $5. Hours of operation are Monday 12:30 – 4:30 p.m.; Tuesday – Thursday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.; and Saturday 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Raccoon Tests Positive for Rabies in Bearpond Area
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-Information courtesy Vance County Animal Services
Vance County Animal Services responded to a call on Tuesday, July 23, 2019, of a possibly rabid raccoon in the 1800 block of Bearpond Road.
The raccoon was sent off for testing and has tested positive for rabies.
As this time, Animal Services is asking the public to please make sure all cats and dogs are up-to-date on rabies vaccinations. Even if the pet is up-to-date, a booster vaccine is recommended if you live in the area.
Vance County Animal Shelter offers the rabies vaccine for $5.
The shelter is located at 1243 Brodie Road in Henderson and is open Mondays from 12:30 – 4:30 p.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Third Rabid Raccoon Reported in Granville Co. This Year!
-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.