GROVETOWN, Ga. (WJBF) – – On February 11th, a homeowner in the area of Creeks Edge in Grovetown observed a very aggressive raccoon.
The raccoon was collected by Columbia County Animal Services and tested for rabies. Tests came back positive.
The Columbia County Health Department Environmental Health Section recommends the following:
- Make sure your dogs and cats are currently vaccinated against rabies.
- Do not let your pets roam free. They are more likely to have contact with a rabid wild animal.
- Avoid feeding your animals outside. This draws stray and wild animals to your doorstep.
- Teach your children not to approach wild animals and animals they don’t know.
The Columbia County Health Department Environmental Health Section is asking all residents to make sure pets are vaccinated against rabies and to avoid all contact with wild animals…