HENRICO COUNTY, Va. — Authorities stated a cat reported to be “performing abnormally” examined constructive for rabies in Henrico County.
Henrico Police have been referred to as to the 3500 block of Howard Road within the Fairfield district on Monday for the potential rabies publicity.
“The cat was submitted to the State Lab and examined constructive for rabies. There have been no further animal or human exposures reported,” officers stated.
The incident marked the eighth confirmed rabies case in Henrico County this yr.
Officers urged pet homeowners to verify their animals’ rabies vaccinations are updated to “guarantee the security of their pets and our neighborhood.”
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Rabies vaccinations provided for dogs, cats Saturday, Oct. 21
The county’s animal safety unit is providing rabies vaccines for dogs and cats from 9 a.m. to midday on Saturday, Oct. 21 on the Western Government Center on Parham Road.
Each vaccine is $15 and should be paid in money, in accordance with the division.
“Pet homeowners should register and pay on the cashier’s workplace within the Administration Building earlier than seeing a veterinarian on the primary stage of the parking deck,” officers stated. “Afterwards, you’ll obtain a tag and certificates of inoculation.”
For information concerning the occasion, name the Animal Protection Unit at 804-727-8801.
Find extra rabies clinic dates on the Henrico County Animal Shelter’s web site.
You can report irregular wildlife habits and any attainable rabies exposures to the Henrico Police NonEmergency Communications Center at 804-501-5000.
