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County of Franklin issued the following announcement on Aug. 29.

Franklin County Animal Services has retrieved and tested a skunk that tested positive for rabies. This is the third confirmed rabid skunk in the Bunn area of Franklin County within the last week. In each case, the skunks were chasing or following people or pets.

If you live in or around the Bunn area, please use caution with your pets while they are outside.

Franklin County Animal Services has notified and will be working with, Bunn Police Department, Lake Royale Police Department, and Franklin County Sheriff’s Office to provide the highest level of public safety possible to our citizens during this time.

If you observe an animal showing rabies symptoms, please dial 911 to contact Animal Services immediately. Keep a safe distance from the animal but monitor where the animal is until an Animal Services Officer arrives.

Below is helpful information to minimize your pet’s exposure to rabies:

(from NCDHHS Epidemiology website)

• Vaccinate your pets against rabies and keep the vaccinations current.
• Keep pets inside. Supervise pets outside and keep dogs on a leash.
• Do not feed pets outside. Pet food and mulch attract wildlife.
• Do not feed wildlife, feral cats, or feral dogs.
• Secure garbage cans with wildlife-proof lids.

All dogs and cats are required to have a current rabies vaccination. If your pet is not currently vaccinated or is due for a vaccine, please contact your veterinarian or attend the vaccine clinic at:

Franklin County Animal Shelter

351 T Kemp Rd, Louisburg, NC 27549

Saturday, September 10th, 2022

8 a.m. -10 a.m.

Rabies Vaccines- $8 (3-year booster rabies vaccines available with current rabies certificate from previous vaccine)

If you own livestock or pets of other species, please contact your veterinarian for rabies vaccination information and prevention.

You may see healthy wildlife roaming during daylight hours. This does not necessarily mean they have rabies. For more information about rabies visit:

https://epi.dph.ncdhhs.gov/cd/rabies/control.html

https://epi.dph.ncdhhs.gov/cd/diseases/rabies.html

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