Press Release
JULY 1st, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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CONTACT: TIM O’CONNOR
PHONE: 561-671-4013
FAX:
561-837-5197 |
WELLINGTON, FL – A stray
kitten rescued June 26 was
confirmed as positive for
rabies by the Florida State
Laboratory in Lantana today.
Three young persons in the
area of Greenview Shores and
Paddock Dr. found the kitten
and are being interviewed
for possible exposure.
A parent noticed it acting irrationally and called Animal
Care and Control who sent it
to the lab for possible
rabies confirmation. To date
at least three individuals
have been identified as
exposed and will begin the
series of rabies shots
immediately.
All residents of Wellington should be alert to animals that
may be acting abnormally and
immediately contact Animal
Care and Control.
Rabies is a deadly viral disease that can be prevented but
not cured. The virus attacks
the nerves and brain tissue
of warm blooded animals
including people.
Persons who may have come in contact kittens or feral cats in
Wellington should contact
the Palm Beach County Health
Department at 561-840-4566.
Domestic animals, dogs, and cats, over four months of age are
required to be vaccinated
against rabies and wear a
current rabies license tag.
Rabies shots are available
through a veterinarian or by
calling Animal Care and
Control at
561-233-1272.
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