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.
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.
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.
‘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 some of the blame for that rise on New York City.
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.
Since the start of the year, VDH says four animals have tested positive for rabies
The Central Virginia Health District is providing an update on the occurrence of rabies in the district, according to the Virginia Department of Health (VDH).
Raccoon tests positive for rabies in Cumming; residents treated for exposure
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A raccoon found in Cumming near the city fairgrounds tested positive for rabies earlier this week, officials with animal control confirmed. Multiple residents have since been treated for the disease after coming into contact with the animal, officials said.
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 ...
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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 ...