MIDDLETOWN – The Middletown Township Health Department responded to a call concerning a dog possibly exposed to a raccoon. Middletown Animal Control retrieved the raccoon, which was in the area of Coronet Ave and Regal Place. The animal was sent to the State Laboratory for testing. Results received on April 2, 2020 confirmed that the raccoon was rabid. The dog was current on its Rabies vaccination.
REMINDERS:
- Do not to interact with wildlife under any circumstance. If you come across a sick or injured animal, keep your distance and avoid all contact. Call Animal Control at 732-615-2097 immediately or contact the Police Department at 732-615-2100 after hours and on weekends.
- Make sure all domestic animals (dogs, cats, and livestock) are currently vaccinated with a Rabies shot. Do not let your pets run free off leash, even in the woods, to ensure they do not come in contact with wildlife that may be rabid.
- All dogs and cats must be licensed in the Township.
- Rabies is a fatal disease. The best course of defense is to vaccinate your pets and to not handle or interact with wildlife. If you are bitten or exposed to blood/saliva of an animal, contact your physician immediately. Contact your veterinarian immediately if your pet was exposed to wildlife, even if previously vaccinated.
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