Edison, NJ
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What's That Smell? Rabid Skunk Found In Central Jersey What's That Smell? Rabid Skunk Found In Central Jersey What's That Smell? Rabid Skunk Found In Central Jersey
What's That Smell? Rabid Skunk Found In Central Jersey The ninth rabid animal of 2021 has been found in Middlesex County, authorities said. The Middlesex County Office of Health Services is reporting that a skunk tested positive for rabies in Monroe Township in the vicinity of Schoolhouse Road and Galacia Way. It's the second rabid animal reported in Monroe this year, according to a press statement. On Dec. 2, a resident of Monroe reported an injured skunk in their yard to Animal Control. The animal was picked up by the Animal Control officer and transported to a wildlife rehabilitator in Mercer County.  On Monday Dec. 6, the skunk died …

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by Jon Craig
North Hunterdon, NJ
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Raccoon Tests Positive For Rabies In Hunterdon County Raccoon Tests Positive For Rabies In Hunterdon County Raccoon Tests Positive For Rabies In Hunterdon County
Raccoon Tests Positive For Rabies In Hunterdon County A raccoon has tested positive for rabies in Hunterdon County, health officials said. The animal was located in the vicinity of Boss Road in East Amwell Township and tested positive for rabies on Monday, according to the Hunterdon County Dept. of Health. The department urges anyone who may have come into contact with the raccoon between Oct. 28 and Nov. 11 to see their primary care physician to determine whether there is a need for prophylaxis treatment. Officials also remind residents to never pick up stray animals, as saliva from a rabid animal can be considered infectious. Those interes…

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by Valerie Musson
Highland Lakes-Vernon, NJ
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Rabid Fox Attacks Man’s Bike Tire In Hopatcong Rabid Fox Attacks Man’s Bike Tire In Hopatcong Rabid Fox Attacks Man’s Bike Tire In Hopatcong
Rabid Fox Attacks Man’s Bike Tire In Hopatcong A fox that attacked a man’s bicycle tire in Hopatcong later tested positive for rabies, officials said. The man was riding his bike near Brooklyn Mountain Road and Columbia Trail in Hopatcong when the fox attacked the tire on Sept. 15, according to a Facebook post from the Hopatcong Animal Shelter. The animal tested positive for the rabies virus on Sept. 23, the shelter said. Officials remind residents and pet owners to stay alert at all times when outside with their pets. Signs of rabies include excessive salivation, lethargy, problems swallowing and difference in demeanor. “All domest…

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by Valerie Musson
North Hunterdon, NJ
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Skunk Tests Positive For Rabies In Hunterdon County Skunk Tests Positive For Rabies In Hunterdon County Skunk Tests Positive For Rabies In Hunterdon County
Skunk Tests Positive For Rabies In Hunterdon County A skunk has tested positive for rabies in Hunterdon County, health officials said. The animal was located in the vicinity of Charlestown and Black Brook Roads in Hampton Borough and tested positive for rabies on Tuesday, according to the Hunterdon County Dept. of Health. The department urges anyone who may have come into contact with the skunk between August 14 and August 28 to see their primary care physician to determine whether there is a need for prophylaxis treatment. Officials also remind residents to never pick up stray animals, as saliva from a rabid animal can be considered infect…

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by Valerie Musson
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
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Parsippany-Troy Hills Skunk Tests Positive For Rabies Parsippany-Troy Hills Skunk Tests Positive For Rabies Parsippany-Troy Hills Skunk Tests Positive For Rabies
Parsippany-Troy Hills Skunk Tests Positive For Rabies A skunk tested positive for rabies in Parsippany, health officials said Friday. The animal was found off Mohawk Avenue in the Lake Hiawatha section of town, officials said. Town officials reminds residents to avoid feeding or picking up stray animals, including common carriers of the virus such as raccoons, skunks, foxes, woodchucks, bats, and feral (stray) cats. “Do not make pets of wild animals,” officials said. Meanwhile, dog owners are asked to ensure that their pets are properly licensed and vaccinations. “If you know of any stray cats, or dogs or any other animal in the area acting…

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by Valerie Musson
Brookfield, CT
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Alert Issued In CT Following Multiple Attempted Coyote Attacks On Dogs, Owners Alert Issued In CT Following Multiple Attempted Coyote Attacks On Dogs, Owners Alert Issued In CT Following Multiple Attempted Coyote Attacks On Dogs, Owners
Alert Issued In CT Following Multiple Attempted Coyote Attacks On Dogs, Owners An alert has been issued by officials in Connecticut following multiple attempted coyote attacks on dogs and their owners. Concerns are being raised in New Haven County after there were multiple attacks reported in the Platt Park/Traditions area of the town on Tuesday, July 20, with one successfully getting after a dog that had to be treated by a veterinarian, according to Southbury Animal Control. Officials noted that the Town of Southbury has seen an uptick in confirmed rabid wildlife over the past two years, and the dog that was attacked had to receive a rabies vaccination booster. The…

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by Zak Failla
Brookfield, CT
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Rabies Warning Issued After Bat Found In Fairfield County Home Tests Positive Rabies Warning Issued After Bat Found In Fairfield County Home Tests Positive Rabies Warning Issued After Bat Found In Fairfield County Home Tests Positive
Rabies Warning Issued After Bat Found In Fairfield County Home Tests Positive Officials are warning residents to be on the lookout for suspicious behavior from any bats they encounter after a bat found in a Fairfield County home tested positive for rabies. The City of Bridgeport and Animal Control has been notified that a bat in a residence of the Brooklawn area has tested positive for rabies. As a result, animal control officials are warning residents to proceed with caution when coming in contact with stray and wild animals, especially bats. If you come in contact with any wildlife that you fear may be rabid, do not approach, animal control officers said.  W…

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by Kathy Reakes
Middletown, NJ
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FOX BITES: More Wildlife Attacks On Jersey Shore, Police Warn FOX BITES: More Wildlife Attacks On Jersey Shore, Police Warn FOX BITES: More Wildlife Attacks On Jersey Shore, Police Warn
FOX Bites: More Wildlife Attacks On Jersey Shore, Police Warn Two people reportedly have been attacked by a fox in Monmouth County, authorities said.  Rumson police are warning residents of wildlife attacks in their borough as well as surrounding towns. The Rumson fox bites reportedly occurred about 8:30 p.m. Saturday near Piping Rock Park, police said. A fox apparently latched onto one resident's show, but they were able to get away unharmed, police said. Police said that a second person's leg was bitten and that resident was treated at a local hospital. “Please be mindful in the area and keep animals and kids away from all wildlife,” Rumson …

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by Jon Craig
North Hunterdon, NJ
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Raccoon Tests Positive For Rabies In Hunterdon County Raccoon Tests Positive For Rabies In Hunterdon County Raccoon Tests Positive For Rabies In Hunterdon County
Raccoon Tests Positive For Rabies In Hunterdon County A raccoon has tested positive for rabies in Hunterdon County, health officials said. The animal was located in the vicinity of Plennert Road in Raritan Township and tested positive for rabies on Wednesday, according to the Hunterdon County Dept. of Health. ALSO SEE: PA Family's Adopted Dog From Middle East Tests Positive For Rabies The department urges anyone who may have come into contact with the raccoon between June 6 and June 20 to see their primary care physician to determine whether there is a need for prophylaxis treatment. Officials also remind residents to never pick up stray ani…

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by Valerie Musson
West Chester, PA
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PA Family's Adopted Dog From Middle East Tests Positive For Rabies PA Family's Adopted Dog From Middle East Tests Positive For Rabies PA Family's Adopted Dog From Middle East Tests Positive For Rabies
PA Family's Adopted Dog From Middle East Tests Positive For Rabies The CDC has initiated a multi-state investigation after a Chester County family adopted a dog from the Middle East that was later determined to have a previously eradicated variant of rabies, reports say. The dog was one of 34 animals that were flown from Azerbaijan to Chicago's O'Hare International Airport by an animal rescue group on June 10, CBS reports. The animal had been acting oddly after being placed with its new family in East Whiteland Township and later tested positive for the variant, according to ABC. The 6-month-old mixed breed dog possibly exposed the virus variant —which pr…

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by Valerie Musson
Lakewood, NJ
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Rabid Fox Bit Jersey Shore Child, Maybe 2 Other Neighbors, Health Officials Say Rabid Fox Bit Jersey Shore Child, Maybe 2 Other Neighbors, Health Officials Say Rabid Fox Bit Jersey Shore Child, Maybe 2 Other Neighbors, Health Officials Say
Rabid Fox Bit Jersey Shore Child, Maybe 2 Other Neighbors, Health Officials Say The fox that bit a 4-year-old girl last weekend in Ocean County tested positive for rabies, Health Department officials said. At least two other people also were bitten by a fox recently in Jackson Township, according to the officials and news reports.  It was unclear whether the same fox was  involved. Details about those attacks had not been released. The young girl was bitten on her leg Saturday while picking flowers near Aldrich Road and West Connecticut Concourse, the county Health Department confirmed. The girl’s older brother reportedly wrestled the fox off of her o…

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by Jon Craig
North Hunterdon, NJ
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Two Within A Month: Second Raccoon Tests Positive For Rabies In Hunterdon County Two Within A Month: Second Raccoon Tests Positive For Rabies In Hunterdon County Two Within A Month: Second Raccoon Tests Positive For Rabies In Hunterdon County
Two Within A Month: Second Raccoon Tests Positive For Rabies In Hunterdon County Another raccoon in Hunterdon County has tested positive for the rabies virus, local health officials said Tuesday. This time, the raccoon was found near Church, Phillips, and Riegelsville Roads in Holland Township, the Hunterdon County Health Department said. Anyone who may have had contact with the raccoon between April 30 and May 13 is encouraged to contact their primary care physician or the Hunterdon County Medical Center Emergency Room to discuss possible exposure concerns and the need for post-exposure prophylaxis treatment. “It is important to remember not to pick up stray animals a…

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by Valerie Musson