Swine Flu Update Local Alert!
It has been brought to our attention that a rabid racoon has been captured and destroyed in the Reliance Church area of Front Royal as of August 30th, 2010. Please be on the lookout for any animal displaying the following symptoms of rabies:
1) unprovoked aggression (furious rabies). Some animals may attack anything that moves, or even inanimate objects.
2) unusual friendliness ("dumb" rabies)
3) animal may stumble, fall, appear disoriented or uncoordinated, or wander aimlessly.
4) paralysis, often beginning in the hind legs or throat. Paralysis of the throat muscles can cause the animal to bark, whine, drool, choke, or froth at the mouth.
5) vocalizations ranging from chattering to shrill screams.
6) nocturnal animals may become unusually active during the day (remember, some daytime activity is normal, especially when nocturnal animals are feeding their young).
7) racoons walk as if they're on very hot pavement.
If you suspect an animal has rabies, keep yourself and your family and pets clear away from it and call Warren County Animal Control at 635-4128 or dial 911.
