Raccoon, rabies and Chesapeake

Raccoon tests positive for rabies in Chesapeake, resident undergoing post-exposure treatment
The Chesapeake Health Department reported a case of rabies found in a raccoon recently. The Chesapeake Animal Services reported an incident that occurred on March 6 between a raccoon, dog and resident on Hazel Avenue in the Norfolk Highlands area of Chesapeake.
Dog and Chesapeake resident treated after encounter with rabid raccoon
Health officials are urging Chesapeake residents to ensure all pets and livestock are current on rabies vaccinations.
Raccoon tests positive for rabies in Gastonia neighborhood, third confirmed case in the county
GASTONIA, N.C. ( QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A raccoon in a Gastonia neighborhood tested positive for rabies, Gaston County officials say. On March 9, Gaston County Animal Care and Enforcement received a call around 5:45 p.m., saying a dog had killed a raccoon in the 2200 block of Robinwood Road.
Second raccoon in Suffolk County tests positive for rabies
The dead raccoon was discovered in Amityville. Last month, a dead raccoon found Jan. 28 in North Amityville was also deemed rabid.
Dog kills raccoon infected with rabies, police say
A raccoon killed by a dog in Gastonia has tested positive for rabies, marking the third confirmed rabies case in Gaston County this year, police said.
Another dog kills rabid raccoon in Gaston County, police say
Another dog killed a raccoon with rabies in Gaston County on Sunday, police announced on Tuesday. The rabies case marks the county’s third of 2025 and is the second time in just two weeks that a dog has killed a rabid raccoon in Gastonia.
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Westport Animal Control says raccoon tested positive for rabies, reminder to check vaccinations
Courtesy: Westport MA Animal Control FacebookWESTPORT, Mass. (WLNE) — Westport Animal Control said a raccoon has tested ...
‘We're very concerned': Suffolk County reports 2nd rabid raccoon case since 2009
Officials on Long Island are raising concern amid a spike in animals testing positive for rabies, and are pinning at least ...
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Are 'masked bandits' dangerous or 'misunderstood'? Lenexa man wants raccoons as pets in Kansas
A Lenexa man is trying to legalize pet raccoons in Kansas. Stephen Kaspar is one step closer after testifying before the ...
Rabid raccoon found in CHS Cty.
The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that a raccoon found near Woodland Shores Road and Saltgrass ...
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Rabid raccoon in Charleston prompts public health alert after dog exposure
A rabid racoon was found in Charleston March 6, after exposing one dog in the area ofWoodland Shores Road and Saltgrass ...
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Rabies alert issued in Forsyth County after raccoon tests positive following bite incident
Forsyth County Animal Services is now urging residents in the area to be vigilant for any animals acting strangely and to ...
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Westport Animal Control says raccoon tested positive for rabies, reminder to check pet vaccinations
Courtesy: Westport MA Animal Control FacebookWESTPORT, Mass. (WLNE) — Westport Animal Control said it is reminding residents to make sure their pets’ vaccinations are up to date after a raccoon tested ...