Wakulla health officials urge residents to avoid wild and stray animals

Health Officials in Wakulla County are urging Residents to Avoid Contact with Wild and Stray Animals to protect themselves from the risk of rabies exposure.

The Health Department said that 4 sick foxes have been seized in Wakulla in the last two weeks, and though there have been no positive tests for rabies, people should still take precautions. 

In Florida, raccoons, bats, foxes and unvaccinated cats are the animals most frequently diagnosed with rabies.

Rabies is a fatal disease it can be spread through a bite or scratch or even through the saliva of an infected animal.

The health department is urging all pet owners to make sure their animals rabies shots are up to date.

To avoid rabies, supervise your animals when they are outdoors. 

Don’t let pets “roam the neighborhood.”

Stay away from stray or wild animals! 

Unusual acting domestic animals should be reported to Wakulla Animal Services at 926-0902 for handling.

Anyone who is bitten or scratched by wild animals or strays should report the incident to their doctor immediately, as well as their local health department. 

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