PETERSBURG, Va. (AP) - A raccoon has tested positive for rabies in Petersburg.
Crater District Health Department officials said Thursday that animal control also is monitoring a dog that came into contact with the raccoon. They’re advising pet owners to check records to ensure that their pets’ rabies shots are up to date.
Officials also stress that it’s important to refrain from feeding or having contact with any wild or stray animals.
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