The health department is advising people who live there to be aware of their surroundings and avoid contact with wild or stray animals.
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Two raccoons found near Reynolds Pond Road in Ellendale have tested positive for rabies, according to the Delaware Division of Public Health.
The Brandywine Valley SPCA is offering a free drive-up pet vaccine clinic Sunday at the Delaware State Fairgrounds in Harrington, providing rabies and distemper shots for cats and dogs with no registration required.
Humane Animal Partners is expanding its efforts to provide affordable veterinary care in Sussex County with a Free Feline Spay/Neuter Day and a series of $20 Vaccination Clinics aimed at helping pet owners access vital services.
The Wicomico County Health Department has confirmed that a skunk near Sharps Point Road in Salisbury tested positive for rabies on Oct. 21.
State officials have noted that, since 2019, 54 animals have tested positive for the disease, emphasizing that this represents only a portion of potential cases as typically only animals with possible human exposure are tested.
A bat in Salisbury tested positive for rabies on Tuesday. According to the Wicomico County Health Department, it was found near Adams Avenue.
A kitten has tested positive for rabies in Worcester County, according to the Worcester County Health Department.
A cat found on Cooper Road west of Eden tested positive for rabies on Tuesday, May 23.
During spring and summer, rabies, which is occasionally found in community cats and wildlife, is more likely to be transmitted to humans and pets due to an increase in outdoor activities.