A possibly rabid raccoon is at large after biting 2 NJ residents
Two Westfield residents were bitten by a possibly rabid raccoon, prompting urgent warnings from health officials to stay safe and alert.
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Stray kitten at a South Jersey animal shelter has rabies
A stray kitten tested positive for rabies at the Burlington County animal shelter, raising alarm and concerns.
S. Jersey residents warned of possible rabies risk among kittens
The Cumberland County health department is warning residents who may have adopted a litter of kittens of a potential rabies risk after one kitten tested positive.
Two Iselin, NJ residents came in contact with feral cat with rabies
The type of contact the rabid cat made with the residents, both of Edward Street, is unclear, but it appears they were either bitten or scratched.
NJ State park reopens after rabies scare
Double Trouble State Park has been closed for 10 days due to a rabid fox
Another rabid raccoon — dozens of cases so far this year in New Jersey
Public health officials advise against approaching animals that appear to be behaving strangely.
Fox trots its way into Rumson, attacks two residents near park
Police in Rumson are urging caution if you see a wild animal after a fox reportedly attacked two residents in a park over the weekend.
Cape May County, NJ dropping ‘vaccine baits’ to curb wildlife rabies risk
The baits attract animals, who eat the vaccine-laden contents and are then protected against rabies for three years, the same length of time as a domestic canine shot.
Fox that bit 4-year old Jackson girl tests positive for rabies
The Ocean County Health Department has announced that the Fox, who bit a 4-year old girl in Jackson over the weekend, has tested positive for rabies.
Rabid raccoon bit woman at Cheesequake State Park, officials say
A positive rabies test was confirmed a week after the hiker was attacked, health officials said.