CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – The Blue Ridge Health District (BRHD), in coordination with the Charlottesville Police Department, is alerting the public about a confirmed case of rabies in a black cat found in Charlottesville.
On Nov. 4, a black cat exhibiting aggressive behavior was reported along the Rivanna Trail near the Free Bridge (1400 block of Long Street) and in the vicinity of River Road and Belleview Avenue. The cat was captured and submitted for rabies testing, which returned positive results on Wednesday.
Anyone who may have had contact with a black cat in these areas – particularly if they were bitten, scratched, or exposed to the cat’s saliva – on Nov. or 3 or the morning of Nov. 4 is urged to take immediate action. People who believe they were exposed are asked to contact the Charlottesville/Albemarle Health Department at 434-972-6219 as soon as possible to assess risk and determine if post-exposure treatment is needed…