Date: Tue, 9 Jun 2009 11:01:25 -0400 (EDT)
From: HONEYCUTT
Subject: Fears of rabid fox –resp- Ted Bonus
Ted expressed a concern that may be shared by many reguarding rabid critters in the county.
As for “mace” being a deterant to rabid animals it might be effective but I would much prefer to have a stout walking stick were I to have to defend against a rabid fox. A fox is a small animal with thin bones, easily killed with a stick. Raccoons are tough animals but thin in the skull. The fear of rabies and animal attacks are far more common than an actual event. Even when the county was at the height of the rabies outbreak actual face to face encounters with humans were rare. You have about as much chance of being bitten by a copperhead while walking your dog as being attacted by a rabid animal and that too is a micro-chance. I say enjoy walking your dog and take along a nice strong walking stick.
Aaron Honeycutt