RALEIGH, N.C. — The spread of dog flu has led to three dog deaths at the Wake County Animal Center, forcing the shelter to close to the public for over a month. In response to a recent outbreak of canine influenza, the shelter will close beginning Friday, Oct. 6, for at least 35 days to … Read more
Rabid raccoon found in Beaufort County, several people exposed The raccoon was found last Friday near Old Mill Crossing and Stepping Stone Way in Bluffton. Updated: 6:44 AM EDT Sep 20, 2023 Beaufort County officials are sending out a warning after they found a raccoon with rabies. They say at least five people have been … Read more
Illinois officials are urging rabbit owners take caution after a dangerous virus that quickly kills rabbits has been detected in domestic rabbits in Cook County. According to the Illinois Department of Agriculture, Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease, or RHDV2, was detected in a domestic rabbit in Illinois for the first time last month. Officials said prior to … Read more