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8/2/2012
This is to advise that in the area of Cardinal Drive near Grant Ford Road, there was contact between a raccoon and a cat. On July 31, Hall County Animal Control shipped the raccoon to the Georgia Public Health Lab - Virology Section in Decatur. On Aug. 1, Hall County Animal Control was advised that the raccoon was positive for rabies. This is the 15th confirmed case of rabies for 2012.
Positive alert signs have been posted in the area where the rabid raccoon was located. If you live in this area or you see an animal acting abnormally, contact Hall County Animal Services at 770-531-6830, or during non-working hours call Hall County Dispatch at 770-536-8812.
Animal owners are encouraged to vaccinate their domesticated pets for rabies. Vaccines are available at the Hall County Animal Shelter for $10 Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 1688 Barber Rd, Gainesville.
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