It is New York State law that all dogs, cats and ferrets be vaccinated for rabies. Unvaccinated pets that come in contact with wildlife that is suspected or confirmed to be rabid must either be euthanized or strictly quarantined at the owner’s expense for six months.…
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Cat Quarantined After Bat Found Dead In Hartwick HARTWICK – A bat tested positive for rabies in the Town of Hartwick on Tuesday, and a cat found near the bat has been quarantined for six months, the county Health Department reports. There was no human exposure, DOH reported, urging the public to stay away from stray or wild animals and instruct their children likewise.…
County Finds Rabid Bat; Doesn’t Reveal Location COOPERSTOWN – The Otsego County Department of Health today reported that a bat tested positive for rabies on Friday, Oct. 1, but didn’t say where the infected animal was captured. One unvaccinated cat and two people were exposed, the Health Department said.…
Rare Rabid-Bat Bite Reported In Richfield RICHFIELD – The county Department of Health is reporting an individual is being treated after being bit by a rabid bat in the Town of Richfield. The bat was captured, and subsequent testing revealed today it had rabies; the person bit is undergoing a series of vaccinations, according to Matt Johnson, health department R.N.…