After identifying two animals located within one mile of each other that tested positive for rabies in the Herndon area over the last 30 days, the Fairfax County Health Department is asking residents to steer clear of wild animals and to report any animal attacks right away.
Dates and locations of the incidents are as follows:
Aug. 16, 2500 block of Brofferton Court. A groundhog was killed by a resident’s dog on their property. The dog owner reported the event to Fairfax County Police Department Animal Protection Police, who collected the groundhog for rabies testing by the Health Department.
Sept. 13, 12800 block of Pinecrest Road. A raccoon was killed by a resident’s dog on their property. The dog owner reported the event to Fairfax County Police Department Animal Protection Police, who collected the raccoon for rabies testing by the Health Department.
During the time these animals were sick, they may have had contact with other people or pets. If you, someone you know, or a pet touched or was bitten or scratched by these animals between Aug. 7 and Sept. 13 you are urged to call the Fairfax County Health Department’s Rabies Program at 703-246-2433, TTY 711.
Read more on the Health Department website.