Hyde County Animal control has reported the first case of Rabies this year in Hyde County.
According to Animal Control Officer, JM Eakes, a Jack Russell terrier was attached and killed on April the 8th 2009 around 7am by a raccoon.
The raccoon was sent for testing and conformation of Rabies was received on April the 9th 2009.
Hyde County North Carolina includes the following cities & towns:
Engelhard
Fairfield
Scranton
Ocracoke Island
Swan Quarter
as well as smaller unincorporated areas.
Please check your pets vaccination certificates today.
Rabies vaccinations are available upon request at the
Hyde County Animal shelter
9300 North Lake Road
Fairfield, NC
252-542-0807
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