16 pets exposed after rabid animals found in Upstate counties

(WSPA) — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed rabies in a skunk from Greenville County and in bats from Greenwood and Pickens counties, exposing over a dozen pets.

Officials said all animals were submitted to DPH’s laboratory for testing Aug. 21, 2026, and were confirmed to have rabies Tuesday, Aug. 25.

In Greenville County, a skunk was found near Cedar Falls and Sweet Water roads in Fountain Inn. Two cats, two dogs and nine goats were exposed…

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