Bowie, MD
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Capitol Fox Who Bit 9 Including Congressman Euthanized Over Rabies Concerns: Report Capitol Fox Who Bit 9 Including Congressman Euthanized Over Rabies Concerns: Report
Capitol Fox Who Bit 9 Including Congressman Euthanized Over Rabies Concerns: Report The "Capitol Fox" who bit several individuals including a congressman has been put down because over rabies concerns, Fox News reports.  The fox reportedly bit Representative Ami Bera, a reporter, and at least seven other people on Tuesday, April 5, the outlet reports. Rep. Bera later shared the bite marks on Twitter, showing no sign of illness.  Thanks everyone for the well wishes! I feel healthy and am glad to be back at work.Despite the dustup, I hold no grudge or ill will against @thecapitolfox. Hoping the 🦊 and its family are safely relocated and wishing it a happy and prosperous f…

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by David Cifarelli
North Hunterdon, NJ
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Fox Tests Positive For Rabies In Hunterdon County Fox Tests Positive For Rabies In Hunterdon County
Fox Tests Positive For Rabies In Hunterdon County A fox has tested positive for rabies in Hunterdon County, health officials said. The animal was seen acting erratically near Weather Hill Road in Readington Township and tested positive for rabies on Tuesday, March 29, according to the Hunterdon County Dept. of Health. The department urges anyone who may have come into contact with the fox between Tuesday, March 8 and Tuesday, March 22 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 …

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by Valerie Musson
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 A raccoon has tested positive for rabies in Hunterdon County, health officials said. The animal was seen near Sleepy Hollow Drive in Holland Township and tested positive for rabies on Friday, March 11, according to the Hunterdon County Dept. of Health. The department urges anyone who may have come into contact with the raccoon between Friday, Feb. 25 and Tuesday, March 8 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 r…

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by Valerie Musson
North Hunterdon, NJ
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Raccoon Tests Positive For Rabies In Frenchtown Raccoon Tests Positive For Rabies In Frenchtown
Raccoon Tests Positive For Rabies In Frenchtown A raccoon has tested positive for rabies in Frenchtown, health officials said. The animal was seen acting erratically near Route 513 and Cedar Street and tested positive for rabies on Wednesday, Feb. 16, according to the Hunterdon County Dept. of Health. The department urges anyone who may have come into contact with the raccoon between Thursday, Jan. 27 and Thursday, Feb. 10 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…

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by Valerie Musson
Hamilton Township, NJ
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Multiple Dogs Bitten By Rabies-Positive Raccoon In South Jersey Multiple Dogs Bitten By Rabies-Positive Raccoon In South Jersey
Multiple Dogs Bitten By Rabies-Positive Raccoon In South Jersey A South Jersey animal shelter has issued an alert after multiple dogs were bitten by a raccoon that later tested positive for the rabies virus. Animal control officers responding to the bite report near Mercer Street in Hamilton confirmed that multiple dogs were bitten on Tuesday, Jan. 18, the Hamilton Township Animal Shelter & Adoption Center said. The raccoon was found deceased and tested positive for rabies, officials said. Residents are reminded to avoid approaching wild animals and ensure that their pets’ vaccinations are up-to-date. Any recent human or animal exposures to racco…

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by Valerie Musson
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 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 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
Police & Fire
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 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 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
Police & Fire
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
Police & Fire
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