CLEVELAND, Ga. — Several dogs in the Mt. Scenic Drive area of White County had contact with a rabid raccoon this week. Public Safety Director David Murphy said the raccoon was shipped to the Georgia Public Health Lab – Virology Section in Decatur where it tested positive for rabies.

Positive alert signs have been posted in the area where the raccoon was located. If you live in this area and have concerns of rabid animal exposure, please contact White County Environmental Health at 706-348- 7698 during normal business hours. Animal owners are encouraged to vaccinate their domesticated pets for rabies.

Three dogs that came into contact with the raccoon were not current on their shots and had to be euthanized. Three others that are current are under 45-day observation according to White County Environmental Health Manager Sean Sullivan.

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