Cumberland County confirms positive rabies case; pet owners urged to check vaccinations :: WRAL.com

Cumberland County Animal Services has confirmed a positive
case of rabies in the county.

On Wednesday, county officials confirmed a racoon had tested
positive for rabies.  

The racoon was first found on Thursday, April 17, off Barnabus
Circle. The injured racoon was secured and taken to Cumberland County Animal
Services that same day. 

All pet owners are urged to check the rabies vaccination
status of their pets. Pets not vaccinated or due for a booster should be taken
to the vet immediately.

Cumberland County officials remind pet owners state law
requires all dogs and cats to be vaccinated against rabies, and can be fined
for each unvaccinated dog or cat.

Pet owners can bring their pets to Cumberland
County Animal Services on Wednesdays between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to get their one
year rabies vaccination for $5. Animal Services is located at 4704 Corporation Dr. in Fayetteville.