81. Adopt Paws.org Merrimac, MA - Wild Life Information Karen Von den Deale, wild Care, Inc. Dee and Tom Howe (Directors), Urban wildlifedee@davenportandco.com wildlife Species raccoons and small mammals Specialty http://www.adoptpaws.org/wildlife.html

NO, NO, I do not promote wildlife Adoptions! No wild animal should ever be kept as a pet, however within this page you will find many wildlife resourses and helpful information as well as Wild Life Sanctuary's that could use your financial donations! Wild Life Sanctuary List List of Mass. Wild life Rehabs WildLife Information If you have problems with healthy wildlife living in your yard you can humanely evict them simply by using ammonia soaked rags or moth bricks in the area of which they are coming and going from!! The best method is to poke holes in the perimeter of a coffee can, then soak a rag in ammonia and lid the top so that the smell will emit from the can even on rainy days. These are not harmful or toxic to the critters, they just really do not like the odor caused by them, the smell is similiar to wildlife urine causing them to move along! Please allow several days for this method to work, especially a mother with her young!! After all she needs to carry all these "kids" to a new home. Be patient, you may even get the wonderful opportunity to see her leaving with them to her new site, course evicting her was a shame to begin with if she was not bothering any one and appeared to be healthy! If you insist on having these critters removed from your yard, and the above methods do not work, (although this is what I do to keep critters out of my garden all summer long, effectively!!) you need to contact a local pest control licensed to handle & trap wildlife. These people, and the state of Mass. refer to them as " Problem Animal Control Specialists". By calling in a specialist, Realize that their job is: to trap and destroy the critter, as they have no choice under the law, remember the law states you can not trap and relocate the animal!

82. 5/14/1999 - ODH Increases Rabies Surveillance In part, due to an aggressive oral vaccination program for wild raccoons, caseswere reduced in 1998 to 26; 20 raccoons, two cats, one fox, and three skunks. http://www.odh.state.oh.us/New/archive/ar1999/news39.htm

5/14/1999 - ODH Increases Rabies Surveillance COLUMBUS - The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) announced that additional surveillance for rabid raccoons will be conducted west of Mosquito Creek Lake as the result of a rabid chipmunk being found. Recent oral vaccination baiting by ODH went to the east side of Mosquito Creek. On Saturday, April 24, a 12-year old Trumbull County girl was bitten by a chipmunk that she rescued from her pet cat. The Ohio Department of Health laboratory confirmed that the chipmunk was rabid on April 28 and sent the specimen to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to confirm the strain. On May 7, CDC reported that the animal was infected with raccoon-strain virus. "We do not expect that chipmunks will spread rabies, nor do we expect additional cases in chipmunks or other small rodents, but it is prudent to increase our surveillance in this area," said Dr. Kathleen Smith, public health veterinarian for ODH. In order to assess the rabies situation in the area, local and state health and federal wildlife authorities will be increasing surveillance for rabies-suspect raccoons west of Mosquito Lake in the area south of Rt. 87, east of SR 45 and north of Champion Ave. –Johnson Plank Rd. Staff will be picking up dead raccoons from roadways, and visiting camps and marinas in the area May 17th through May 21st. If additional rabies is detected in raccoons, trapping and additional oral vaccination baiting in the area may be conducted.

83. Rabies Keep cats safely indoors. Do not treat raccoons or other wild animals as ifthey were pets. Avoid all wild and stray animals, especially raccoons! http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/mc/services/police/animal/rabies.htm

Rabies and pet licensing Every year in Montgomery County, an average of 50 animals are confirmed to be rabid by laboratory analysis. While most of these animals are wild animals such as raccoons or foxes, there have been several rabid cats in Montgomery County over the last 5 years. The fact that rabies has been found in cats in Montgomery County is of great concern because it shows the disease migrating from the wild animal population into domestic animals. Once the domestic animal population is affected by rabies, it becomes far more likely that a human will be exposed. The best way to protect our community and our children is to ensure that all dogs and cats have a current rabies shot and are licensed with the County. Keeping domestic animals vaccinated erects a barrier to keep rabies away from humans. For more information, contact the Division at 301-279-1823 or 301-279-1066. Recorded information and answers to frequently asked questions are available 24 hours a day at 240-773-5054. Free rabies vaccination clinics The Division sponsors rabies clinics at the County animal shelter in Rockville. These clinics are open to dogs, cats and ferrets. The clinics are staffed by licensed veterinarians and experienced animal handlers. The rabies vaccination is free for pets owned by Montgomery County residents, and County licenses may be purchased at the clinic. All pets must be leashed or in carriers at the clinic. For more information, call 301-279-1249 during business hours. Recorded information is available 24 hours a day at 301-217-6999.

84. How To Help Baby Animals Instead, call an adult for help. • Baby raccoons will usually notbite, but any wild mammal can transmit rabies to humans and pets. http://www.nancycarolwillis.com/pages/faq.html

Illustration Birdsong Books About Nancy HOME How to Help Baby Animals I've received many e-questions from anxious nature lovers asking me what to do with baby raccoons and baby birds. I've decided to share your questions and answers so that others may benefit from the information. More on How to Help Baby Raccoons More on How to Help Baby Birds School Programs Workshops Kid's Page Contact Nancy How to Help Baby Raccoons TOP Let the Mother Do Her Job If you see young raccoons without an adult, watch for several hours to see if the mother returns. Cubs may wander from the den if their mother is gone too long. A mother raccoon will not abandon her cubs unless she is killed or the den site is disturbed. Young Raccoons Need Professional Care You’ll need to take orphaned or injured cubs to a licensed wildlife rehabilitator as soon as possible . Rehabilitators are trained to care for wild animals. • Children should never approach or touch a wild animal. Instead, call an adult for help.

85. Our Raccoons Feeding wild animals, such as raccoons should not be done because theycan carry and spread illnesses like rabies. Two nights later http://www.billybear4kids.com/animal/raccoon.htm

Whose Zorro? Our Raccoon... ...we got Zorro and his brother Ringo when they were only 3 days old (Their mom was killed by a farmer's dog). When Zorro and Ringo were old enough, we let them go back in to the woods. Every year for the past 3 summers, Zorro has returned. PLEASE NOTE: Although Raccoons are cute animals, they DO NOT make good pets! The night Zorro returned we shared a bowl of spaghetti... we had separate bowls... and forks! Then he was on his way for the night. Zorro's favorite food is MARSHMALLOWS! This is NOT their main diet... normally we feed them dry cat food as suggested by our vet. Feeding wild animals, such as raccoons... should not be done because they can carry and spread illnesses... like rabies. Two nights later... Bandit (another of our babies we raised)... and her THREE babies return home. We found Bandit and her brother Sly sitting in our yard... we think their mother was hit by a car. You could tell they were young, but older than Zorro and Ringo, and very hungry when we took them in! This is Bandit's 3rd liter of babes! These 3 are just as cute and playful as her other kids!!! The lil' photo is of one of them... he just met the CAT! ...Bandit had not seen Misty in awhile, and Misty was by HER BABIES! Uh-Oh! ...I gotta go... have to find Misty and bring her back in the house... bet she doesn't try to escape to the outside again... not for awhile anyway!

86. Health Updates RABIES The Youngstown City Health District, in conjunction with the Ohio Departmentof Health, offers an oral rabies vaccination program for wild raccoons. http://www.ychd.com/asp/healthupdates.asp

RABIES Rabies is a deadly disease caused by a virus that attacks the nervous system and is almost always fatal. The virus lives in the saliva and brain tissue of infected animals. The virus can infect livestock, pets, wildlife and people. It is spread mainly through bites from infected animals, but can be passed by scratches from an infected animal or when infected saliva or brain tissue comes in contact with open wounds, skin breaks, or mucous membranes. Mainly wild animals carry rabies, including raccoons, skunks, bats and foxes. However, stray dogs and cats are also a problem. A change in "expected" behavior is the most consistent sign of rabies. There are two common forms of rabies, "dumb rabies" and "furious rabies." Each form of rabies can end in paralysis, coma and/or death. Dumb rabies is characterized by the animals becoming shy or rude or being unusually approachable. Followed by sluggishness, confusion and depression. Furious rabies is characterized by the animals becoming excitable, irritable and aggressive. At times it may seem confused and calm, then suddenly attack when approached. It may lose all caution for natural enemies. Other signs of rabies include daytime activity in animals normally active at night; staggering, weakness and paralysis; a change in the sound of the animal's voice; inability to eat or drink; drooling, convulsions, and frothing at the mouth in wild or stray animals and pets.

87. Wildlife Rehabilitators And Other Animal Resources wild animals from your yard such as raccoons or squirrels and pets suchas turtles and fish cannot be released on Flat Rock property. http://www.flatrockbrook.org/rehabs.htm

Wildlife Rehabilitators and Other Animal Resources If you find a wildlife animal which appears to be sick, injured or truly orphaned - and you want to help - getting the animal to a wildlife rehabilitator is its best change for survival. Here are some basic facts you should know: Only a licensed wildlife rehabilitator or rehabilitation facility should handle, treat a wildlife animal. Wildlife animals are not pets. It is best for both you, and for the animal, to leave the animal in the wild and respect and appreciate it in its natural habitat. It is unlawful to keep native wild animals without a license. Be aware that wild animals can carry diseases that can be harmful to humans. Orphaned animals are best cared for by their natural parents. The most helpful step you can take is to ensure that the animal is located where its parent will find it. In most cases, baby animals that you find are not abandoned or orphaned. Leave them where they are, and their parents will most likely find them. Call one of the rehabilitators or services listed below to see if they are able to take the animal. A good web site is

88. Dulley Column - Wild Dulley Family, Energy, Home, Conservation, Environment, Uti I have seen so many raccoons killed in the street, that one of them was If any ofyou have any interesting wild animal stories, please share them with me and http://www.dulley.com/ffamily.htm

Dulley book - Earth Friendly Home - 208 pages New Additions to the Dulley Family This doe has been coming and munching in my flower gardens for the past two years now. I used to try to chase them away, but I gave up when I got to know her. I just have to select new plants that deer do not like. This doe has a bad right front leg and can barely walk. You can see how it is bent outward at her knee. During the winter, I buy 50-pound bags of corn and feed her because she has a real problem walking to find food for herself. When she sees me outdoors, she comes and waits for her food. I can get within about three feet of her and I will probably be able to pet her this winter. Last summer, she had two babies. You can see one of the fawn behind her. They are not quite as friendly yet, but they are getting used to me now too. When I was cutting my grass a few weeks ago, I noticed some spots that were crushed. I assumed it may have been from the drought. The other night I looked out in the backyard - she and the two fawn had bedded down for the night in my backyard. I guess I have three more family members now. I was rollerblading two days ago and I found this tiny frightened baby bird by the bike/blading path. Since so many people run their dogs through there, I thought that I better bring it home. There are many blackbirds in the area where I found it, so I assume that it is a blackbird.

89. Georgia Wildlife Web Site; Mammals: Procyon Lotor mortality, for raccoons are frequently seen as road kills. raccoonsmay live 5 6 years in the wild and 10 - 12 years in captivity. http://museum.nhm.uga.edu/gawildlife/mammals/Carnivora/Procyonidae/plotor.html

Raccoon, Procyon lotor Scientific name: The genus name Procyon is derived from the Greek words pro (before) and kyon (dog). Together they mean "before the dog," a reference to the close relationship of the Raccoon to the primitive carnivore stock which evolved into dogs (and bears). The species name lotor (washer) is from Latin, and relates to the Raccoon's habit of appearing to wash its food before eating it. Phylum: Chordata Subphylum: Vertebrata Class: Mammalia Order: carnivora Family: Procyonidae Size: Adults range from 71.1 - 83.8 cm (28 - 33 in) in total length and weigh from 5.4 - 11.8 kg (12 - 26 lbs). Color: The fur is grizzled in appearance, varying from grayish to blackish. (Cinnamon and albino forms sometimes occur.) The belly is usually gray with long white guard hairs. The triangular ears are tipped with white, and they set off the white face and pointed muzzle with its black mask. Other things to look for: The Raccoon is a short-legged, stocky, medium-sized carnivore . The characteristic ringed tail and the "bandit-like" black facial mask make the Raccoon one of the most easily identified mammals in North America. Breeding takes place from December to June, peaking in February and March. A litter of 1-7 young are born two months later. Young Raccoons, called kits, are weaned at 10 - 12 weeks of age. At this time they begin to travel with the female on her nightly foraging forays. A Raccoon reaches sexual maturity in the spring following its birth.

90. C.A.R.E.- Rabies Warning she said. Human vaccination can cost $1,500 per person and gettingvaccine to raccoons in the wild isn't cheap. Pennsylvania spent http://www.care-evanston.org/rabies.htm

COMMUNITY ANIMAL RESCUE EFFORT P.O. Box 1964 Evanston, Illinois 60204 C.A.R.E. Hotline Rabid raccoons moving into area from the Chicago Sun-Times January 3, 2001 by Gary Wisby, Environment Reporter The expected arrival of rabid raccoons in Cook County means getting your pet vaccinated is more important than ever, health officials said Tuesday. Rabies-carrying raccoons are heading westward from the Ohio River Valley and could be here within three years, according to a $1 million study funded in part by the county. That's not a long time in epidemiological terms, warned Dan Parmer, a veterinarian and administrator of Cook County's Animal and Rabies Control Department. Time is needed to educate people about getting rabies shots for their pets. Although the county has more than 2 million dogs, cats and ferrets, Parmer estimated, only about 600,000 are vaccinated each year. Rabies is fatal if not treated in time, and it can spread from raccoons to humans.

91. Raccoon Info Washing of foods before eating is not normally done by wild raccoons and thisactivity by some penned raccoons may reflect boredom or curiosity. http://www.animals-b-gone.com/Raccoon_Info/raccoon_info.html

Description Reproduction Habits General Click on item to buy a trap Havahart Model 1079 "Procyon Lotor" Order - Carnivora Family - Procyonidae Description Raccoon weights vary from region to region. Generally, raccoons attain larger weights in northern states and lighter weights in southern states. Most adult male raccoons in northern states weigh 15-18 pounds during fall harvest seasons, with females averaging 2-3 pounds less. In some southern harvest areas, mature males weigh 9-10 pounds with females from the same areas weighing 8-9 pounds. Occasional specimens in northern states may weigh 30 pounds. Several individual raccoons have been taken from the wild weighing more than 50 pounds, but whether these animals have been fed as captives is unknown. Raccoons have 40 teeth, including 4 elongated and sharp canine teeth. The hind legs of the raccoon are longer than the front legs, giving them a hunched appearance as they walk or run. Toes number five on each foot and the front feet are dexterous, allowing the raccoon to grasp and clutch items. The fur of raccoons has guard hair of 2-2 1/4 inches long on the back areas, and underfur is 1 1/2" or 1 3/4" long and dense. Fur colors vary in areas. Most raccoons are a dirty blondish with darker colors of guard hairs mottling the overall appearance. Reddish colors occur regularly in areas and some raccoons are darker colors.

92. Whose (Wild) Life Is It, Anyway? With the exception of skunks and raccoons, livetrapped animals must be returnedto the wild, which requires permission from both DNR and the owner of the http://www.lib.niu.edu/ipo/ip010739.html

Home Search Browse About IPO ... Links O U R N A T U R A L R E S O U R C E S Whose (Wild) Life Is It, Anyway? State law protects our furry and feathered friends from both bad-intentioned and well-meaning humans. STORY BY JOHN ALLEN PHOTOS BY CHAS J. DEES "H ell is paved with good intentions, not with bad ones." — George Bernard Shaw Well-intentioned though you may be, you're probably not helping that squirrel that's been eating peanuts from your hand on your backyard deck for the past few years. While it's legal to feed them, "if you do, you need to be willing to do it for the life of the animal, especially if you start when they're real young because they don't learn how to survive on their own," said Sgt. Ken Swiderski of the Illinois Conservation Police. Seeing an animal starve because you're no longer feeding it, and it can't feed on its own, might cause you to take another step on the road to perdition: bringing it inside as a house pet. "If you try to cage wild animals or bring them inside, that's taking them into your possession and that's illegal," Swiderski said. "They're not meant to be pets. They're not domesticated animals." In his 24 years as a Conservation Police Officer, Swiderski has seen plenty of people attempt to domesticate wild animals. "We had Moses the squirrel a few years ago that ended up in court with the lady bringing in pictures of the squirrel wearing a Santa Claus hat," Swiderski said.

93. West By Northwest.org: The Sunnyside Of Spencer Butte: Raccoons And A Poem many of her familiar pets both times. Why would anyone feed raccoonswildanimals? Does this give them the pleasure of observing http://westbynorthwest.org/artman/publish/article_228.shtml

Online Magazine About Us Archives Feedback Subscribe ... Letters to the Editor Search Entire Site Voices of Peace Voices for the World Voices of the Nation Voices of the Northwest Voices of Spencer Creek Environment in the News Best of the Web Letters to the Editor Advanced Search About Us Archives Feedback ... Search Last Updated: Jan 27th, 2003 - 23:05:28 Voices of Spencer Creek The Sunnyside of Spencer Butte: Raccoons and a Poem For two years the coons picked all the Brooks prunes off my young fruit tree before they were ripe enough to be edible. By Lois Barton Posted on Jan 27, 2003 Email this article Printer friendly page Drawing of a Raccoon, courtesy of the University of Washington News As a child I lived on a small family farm in Ohio. The cultural norm then, about 80 years ago, included an understanding that several of the small wild predators were adversaries to the farming process. Squirrels and rats could lay waste to stored grains, and must be kept out. Groundhogs could seriously decimate the family food supply growing in a summer garden. The poultry flock must be protected from ferrets, raccoons and foxes. Other specifics depended on individual circumstances. Occasionally a farm boy would make a pet of a "coon", that charming masked critter with the attractive banded tail. Such a pet was always caged or chained to a post that limited its movements safely.

94. CDC's Rabies Web Page That's Just For Kids Skunks. 17. Foxes. 30. Bats. 9. raccoons. 110. Rodents/ rabbits. 0. Other wildanimals. 4. Skunks. 60. Foxes. 0. Bats. 12. raccoons. 0. Rodents/ rabbits. 0. Otherwild animals. 0. http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvrd/kidsrabies/Statistics/statess-w.htm

South Carolina Rabies Cases (2001) All animal cases Domestic animals Wild animals Domestic animals diagnosed with rabies (South Carolina 2001) Dogs Cats Cattle Horses/ mules Sheep/goats Swine Other Domestic Wild animals diagnosed with rabies (South Carolina 2001) Skunks Foxes Bats Raccoons Rodents/ rabbits Other wild animals Human Rabies (South Carolina 2001) = none Back to Map South Dakota Rabies Cases (2001) All animal cases Domestic animals Wild animals Domestic animals diagnosed with rabies (South Dakota 2001) Dogs Cats Cattle Horses/ mules Sheep/goats Swine Other Domestic Wild animals diagnosed with rabies (South Dakota 2001) Skunks Foxes Bats Raccoons Rodents/ rabbits Other wild animals Human Rabies (South Dakota 2001) = none Back to Map Tennessee Rabies Cases (2001) All animal cases Domestic animals Wild animals Domestic animals diagnosed with rabies (Tennessee 2001) Dogs Cats Cattle Horses/ mules Sheep/goats Swine Other Domestic Wild animals diagnosed with rabies (Tennessee 20001 Skunks Foxes Bats Raccoons Rodents/ rabbits Other wild animals Human Rabies (Tennessee 2001) = none Back to Map Texas Rabies Cases (2001) All animal cases Domestic animals Wild animals Domestic animals diagnosed with rabies (Texas 2001) Dogs Cats Cattle Horses/ mules Sheep/goats Swine Other Domestic Wild animals diagnosed with rabies (Texas 2001) Skunks Foxes Bats Raccoons Rodents/ rabbits Other wild animals Human Rabies (Texas 2001) = none

95. Puddy Tat: Contract Killer Because urban wildlife can cause lots of problems, this Why Files delivers the scoopon carnivorous cats, damaging deer and the festering feces of raccoons. http://whyfiles.org/086urban_critter/

Cats kill birds Deer destroy plants Raccoons deal death Does this look familiar? Cats are sophisticated hunting machines, and birds just can't protect themselves. Photo by Marge Gibson, courtesy of the American Bird Conservancy Cats and birds 6 MAY 1999. Washington's cherry trees seem safe, at least for the moment, from those clear-cutting beavers. Because urban wildlife can cause lots of problems, this Why Files delivers the scoop on carnivorous cats, damaging deer and the festering feces of raccoons. You don't need an IQ of 200 to recognize that lions are like house cats on steroids. Lately, biologists have noticed another similarity between the ferocious felines and their domesticated cousins: Just as the lion is the top dog, so to speak, of the African savanna, the house cat is the master predator of the American farmscape, and presumably of the cities and suburbs as well. What lions accomplish through size and cooperative tactics, cats accomplish by numbers. More than 100 million cats are afoot in the United States, and many are outside at least part of the day. Most domesticated cats gobble endless bags of cat chow. But they also like dining outdoors where their meals comprise 70 percent small mammals, 20 percent birds, and 10 percent assorted live bait. That 20 percent adds up to a lot of birds, according to research on free-ranging rural cats by Stanley Temple, a professor of wildlife ecology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Using telephone surveys and more traditional tools of the wildlife biology trade like radio collars

96. Learn More About Raccoons From Havahart Controlling raccoons raccoons are very adaptable and can be found inmany areas. All About raccoons raccoons are nocturnal animals. http://www.havahart.com/nuisance/raccoon/raccoons.htm

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97. Solutions To Problems With Raccoons From Havahart Raccoon Solutions At times, raccoons cause real damage around the home but more oftenthen not, they are largely a nuisance. Receive copy Back to raccoons. http://www.havahart.com/nuisance/raccoon/raccoon_solutions.htm

Wild Birds Nuisance Animals Stray Cats Dogs ... Pet Rabbits Raccoon Solutions At times, raccoons cause real damage around the home but more often then not, they are largely a nuisance. They are often blamed for more damage than they wreak and after close examination, you will find that it is the neighbor's dog or crows that have scattered your trash in your yard. The easiest way to determine if it is a raccoon is to check the scene of the crime for footprints. If your lucky, the ground was damp and there is a clear footprint in the mud. If not, the easiest way is to sprinkle the hard surface with flour and the prints will show up. Raiding Garbage Cans Has your garbage can been tipped over? Because garbage cans are an excellent food source for the raccoon, they target this shiny metal object as dinner. The best solution is to fasten the lid securely with rope, bungee cords, chains, or even weights placed on the lid. Store your garbage can in a shed. Inside your Home Raccoons will venture into the house, attic, or roof because they are good nesting areas. They will often choose an un-fluted chimney to use as their den and will even give birth there. If raccoons have found their way into your house, close off the access route. Make sure your pet door can be locked at night. This is one entry way raccoons and other nuisance animals use to find their way into your house.

98. Raccoon Information Coonies like us are really good climbers and our wild relatives spend a lot of Beingraccoons, we like to break the rules (heehee!) and in places where there http://www.tazzmaynia.com/info/

Before we get started, do you need help with a sick raccoon or help with a raccoon problem If you just want to learn a little more about raccoons..... who better to ask than a couple of 'coonies?. Sit back, get comfortable and let The Taz-man and his faithful side-kick Cridder tell ya all about raccoons and some of their fascinating relatives! Raccoons belong to the family Procyonidae and raccoons like me 'n Cridder are of the species known as the common raccoon (Procyon lotor). We can be anywhere from 24 to about 37 inches long including our tails, and depending on where we live, we weigh somewhere between 12 pounds (southeastern US) and more than 30 pounds (northwestern US and Canada). Coonies like us are really good climbers and our wild relatives spend a lot of time in the tall trees. They like to make their dens in hollow trees, but have also been known to live in underground burrows, unoccupied buildings and even abandoned cars. Some people say we are nocturnal but that's only partly true. Being raccoons, we like to break the rules (heehee!) and in places where there aren't many people, we are happy to come out in the daytime, especially if there's a chance of getting something to eat! Speaking of getting something to eat (one of our favorite subjects!), here's what our wild cousins like:

99. Free Wild Animal Graphics! Lions Tigers And Bears - Oh My! Your Guide for Free wild Animal Clip Art, Animated Gifs, Backgrounds, Borders Web page graphics! Indexed by Category find the right graphics FAST http://rats2u.com/clipart/alphabet/clipart_awild.htm

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100. NJDHSS, Communicable Disease Service: Rabies Make sure that all garbage is stored in animal resistant containers, asraccoons and other wild animals love to feast on your leftovers. http://www.state.nj.us/health/cd/rabies.htm

Disease Index NJ InTouch Rabies Fact Sheet What is Rabies? Rabies is an ancient disease. It is well described in writings by Egyptians dating back to 2300 B.C. Rabies disease is caused by a virus that is present predominately in the saliva of rabid animals. The virus is transmitted by the bite of an infected animal. Rabies virus causes an inflammation of the brain, and is almost always fatal once symptoms develop. In wild and domestic animals, rabies virus may affect the part of the brain which regulates aggression, causing the animal to attack without fear or provocation. The rabies virus may also cause other changes in animal behavior. Wild animals that are normally out only at night may be seen during the day, approaching humans and domestic pets that they ordinarily would avoid. What is the history of rabies in New Jersey? In the earlier part of this century, New Jersey had a large problem with rabies in dogs. In 1939, the worst year for dog rabies, 675 dogs and four humans died of rabies. In 1942, a rabies program consisting of mass vaccination of dogs, and pick-up of stray animals was initiated. As a result of these efforts, New Jersey experienced its last case of canine rabies in 1956. In 1960, the first case of rabies in bats was detected in New Jersey. Presently, 2% to 5% of all New Jersey bats submitted to the state laboratory for testing are positive for rabies.

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