Fox tests positive for rabies in Huntersville, officials say

HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. — An alert was sent to some Huntersville residents after a fox in the area tested positive for rabies, officials said.

The alert was sent 7 p.m. Friday to people living on or near Mount Holly-Huntersville Road in Huntersville. One person and two dogs were exposed to the rabid fox.

Huntersville officials ask those with questions about potential human exposures to call Carson R. Phillips at (980) 314-9214 or Jose Pena at (980) 314-9210.

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This is the 6th animal in Mecklenburg County to test positive for rabies in 2021.

North Carolina rabies law requires that all owned dogs, cats and ferrets must be vaccinated against rabies by four months of age (NCGS 130A-185).

Animal Care & Control offers a free monthly clinic for Mecklenburg County residents to have their pets inoculated against rabies. The clinic is held the second Saturday of each month from 8 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at the animal shelter located at 8315 Byrum Drive, Charlotte, NC, 28217. Free pet I.D. tags and $10 microchips are also provided at the clinic.

For additional resources on the rabies virus, human exposure, and how to protect yourself, click here and here.

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