[Durham INC] Another Rabid Fox

[Pat Carstensen]

From: lists at co.durham.nc.us
To: pats1717 at hotmail.com
Subject: [durham_county_news_release] Durham County News Release
Date: Tue, 7 Jul 2009 13:33:55 -0400


    


        
    
    
        2nd case since June 24th
        DURHAM COUNTY REPORTS FIFTH CASE OF RABIES
        
        
        
        

        Durham County Animal Control has confirmed yet another case of rabies in a fox today.  This marks the fifth positive rabies case and the 4th fox in Durham to test positive for rabies since January. The only other animal to test positive this year has been a skunk.
        The rabid fox was on Creeks Edge Court in the Fayetteville Road area.  The neighborhood is located between Monterey Creek Drive and Crooked Creek Parkway. The neighborhood is convenient to Piney Wood Park off Woodcroft Parkway, and citizens are warned to be alert for wildlife in that highly-wooded area.
        On Sunday, several citizens called and reported a sickly looking fox that was acting strangely. While the fox did not attack anyone, observers cited the unusual behavior as its attacking of lawn objects. The fox reportedly went into a garage, and a resident was able to direct the fox out using a garden tool.  Another call reported a fox that appeared sick or injured. An Animal Control Officer responded to the area and located the fox which had died by the time they arrived. After a citizen expressed concern that they may have had contact with saliva from the fox, the fox was sent to the state lab for testing.  
        Animal Control officials continue to warn citizens to stay away from wild animals and to refrain from feeding them in their backyards.  They pose a great health and safety risk to humans and pets should they become infected with the disease.  It is best to not escalate that risk by inviting wild animals to visit residential areas.
        Animal Control does not provide trapping for nuisance wildlife.  If citizens are concerned about routine wildlife presence in their neighborhood, they should contact a certified wildlife removal agent such as Critter Control (919) 382-0651 or Animals Be Gone (919) 245-3300 which services the Durham area.  These services are not free and the soliciting citizen should expect to pay charges for the service. These services are provided by private companies that are licensed and permitted to trap and remove nuisance wildlife. It is illegal for unlicensed or permitted individuals to trap wildlife.

        

        The best defense of pet owners to help reduce the risk is to be sure to keep dogs and cats vaccinated for rabies at all times.  State Law makes rabies vaccinations for pets 4 months of age and older mandatory.

        

        Durham County Animal Control also offers low cost rabies vaccinations to owners of dogs and cats for $10.00 at their office located at 3005 Glenn Road in Durham.  Vaccination times are from 10:00AM to 12:00PM and from 2:00PM to 4:00PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

        

        General rabies questions can be answered by contacting Durham County Animal Control at 919-560-0630.
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