FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 15, 2009

Town of Cary Animal Control officials confirm that this year’s first case of rabies has been reported in Cary; the last reported case of rabies in Cary was in November 2007. On Sunday, September 13, 2009, at 2:30 p.m., residents living in Cambridge Apartments in Cary near Luddington Court reported a fox behaving strangely. Cary Police responded and transported the dead fox for testing at the State Laboratory of Public Health in Raleigh . The Town of Cary was notified on September 14 that the fox was infected with the rabies virus. Everyone is advised to use caution when dealing with any animal that may be suspicious or may have come in contact with a suspicious animal. Wear gloves and other protective clothing when helping injured pets, and stay away from any bodily fluids, especially saliva. As always, have your pets vaccinated against the disease. Seek help immediately if you or your pets are bitten by any animal, and notify officials as soon as possible. If you suspect a rabid animal, contact Cary Animal Control immediately at (919) 319-4517 or call your local veterinarian.

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