Vaccine Hesitancy Concerns among pet owners as Lincoln County reports 3 more rabies cases, bringing 2025 total to 12

Animal Services is working with Dr. Carl Williams, state public health veterinarian, for data analysis of current and historical rabies cases in Lincoln County. Read More

Beaufort County warns of rabies and distemper threat to pets, animal officials urge vaccinations

“…it’s crucial that all pet owners ensure their animals are properly vaccinated against both of these dangerous diseases.” ... Read More

6 people have died from rabies in the US over the past 12 months. What to know

While dogs are responsible for the majority of human rabies deaths worldwide, contact with infected bats is the leading cause of human rabies deaths in the United States. No matter the source, rabies ... Read More

Colorado Enacts Stricter Vaccination Rules for Pets Entering Shelters, Groomers, and Boarding Facilities

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — Colorado pet owners will now face stricter vaccination requirements when boarding, grooming, or adopting animals, as a new set of statewide rules took effect this ... Read More

'We would like to prevent rabies': Rabies case in Niagara County prompts vaccination reminder for pets

Hello! I'm covering Cattaraugus County for 7 News WKBW. If you have a story idea, please email me at Althea.CastrodelaMata@wkbw.com LOCKPORT, N.Y. (WKBW) — A case in Cambria was called in after a ... Read More