Cumberland County health officials say a rabid raccoon was found in the backyard of an Upper Deerfield home last month.
The homeowner has cats. But officials say those cats don't go out and neither the resident nor the cats were exposed to the raccoon. There are stray cats in the neighborhood and those cats might have come in contact with the raccoon. None have been bitten or attacked.
Officials stress rabies is a fatal disease that can affect humans and animals. But it can be prevented, by getting your pets vaccinated.
“We encourage pet owners to make sure their pets are up-to-date with their rabies vaccinations,” says George Sartorio, Health Officer for Cumberland County Health Department.
If you would like information about the rabies virus or the rabies clinics, please call the Cumberland County Health Department at 327-7602 ext. 7139.
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