Date: Wed, 22 Jun 2011 05:30:27 -0700 (PDT)
From: laurie weiser
Subject: Rabies Vaccination
On Monday 6/20/11 a Chatham Co. resident came out to find a dead fox in her horse’s paddock. The fox had bit her horse and the horse had kicked and killed the fox. The fox tested positive for rabies. Thankfully her horse had been vaccinated, but was given a booster as protocol. In April we killed a rabid skunk on my neighbor’s property in Silk Hope.
The Rabies Virus is prevalent in our area and as such it is PARAMOUNT to have all your dogs, cats, and horses vaccinated. Not only is it the LAW but it is also the smart thing to do! Vaccination is not something to put off as once rabies sets into a mammal it is 100% fatal.
Our Mobile Unit offers rabies vaccination as a WALK-IN service for dogs and cats. Our Mobile Unit schedule is Wednesday mornings from 9:30-noon at the following locations/ dates:
Siler City Walmart 6/22
New Hill “It’s All About Horses” 6/29
Bear Creek Harper’s Crossroads 7/6
Our website is currently being revamped (and hopefully done this week). Once it is we will have a calendar with our schedule & locations clearly posted.
Pittsboro Animal Hospital & Mobile Unit
919-542-5712
www.pittsboroanimalhospital.com