Guilford County Department of Public Health is alerting residents that a fox found on E. Steeplechase Road in Pleasant Garden and a raccoon found on Greenway Drive in High Point tested positive for the rabies virus.  These are the twelfth and thirteenth cases of rabies in Guilford County this year.              The fox was picked up on 6/23/2008 and tested positive on 6/24/2008.  The raccoon was picked up on 6/21/2008 and tested positive on 6/24/2008.  No domestic animals were exposed to either rabid animal.
            “Getting your pet vaccinated against rabies is the best way to protect your pet, your family and our community from rabies,” states Merle Green, Health Director. “I urge you to take advantage of one of the many upcoming, low cost clinics.”
Guilford County Department of Public Health sponsored clinics:
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Summerfield Fire Department
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
7400 Summerfield Road
Summerfield, NC  27358

Saturday, August 9, 2008
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Gander Mountain
2223 Vanstory Street
Greensboro, NC  27403

Saturday, September 6, 2008
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Fire District #28
6619 NC 61 North
Gibsonville, NC  27249

Saturday, October 11, 2008
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Pleasant Garden Town Hall
4920 Alliance Church Road
Pleasant Garden, NC  27313

Guilford County Animal Shelter sponsored clinics:

July 12, August 16 and September 13, 2008
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Guilford County Animal Shelter
4525 W. Wendover  Avenue
Greensboro, NC  27409

Feral Cat Assistance Program (FCAP) clinics:

June 28, 2008
10:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.

 Pet Supplies Plus
2924 High Point Road
Greensboro, NC 27403

August 23, 2008
10:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.

Loving Pet Inn
820 Gallimore Dairy Road
High Point, NC 27265

            The cost of the rabies vaccination at these clinics will be five dollars ($5.00) per shot.  This vaccination will protect the animal from rabies for one year.
           In addition to rabies vaccination, please observe the following suggestions to prevent the spread of rabies:
• Do not try to separate fighting animals.
• Avoid strange and/or sick animals.
• Keep pets on a leash when in public and supervised when outdoors.
• Do not approach, play with or try to rescue wild or unfamiliar animals.
• Do not leave pet food outside to attract wild animals.
• Report any strays or animals acting strangely to Animal Control at 641-5990.                          

         For more information regarding rabies or educational programs available, please contact the Guilford County Department of Public Health at 641-7777.
        

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