Monday, January 22, 2024
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GRAPEVINE, TX – On Wednesday, January 17, 2024, an ill-acting skunk was located in Grapevine near N. Park Blvd. and Redwood Trail. Upon testing by the Texas Department of State Health Services, the skunk was confirmed to be positive for the rabies virus.
Should you believe yourself, a loved one or pet to be exposed to the animal at or near the above mentioned location, you are urged to contact Grapevine Animal Services immediately. In addition to contacting Grapevine Animal Services, if you believe your pet may have been exposed, please seek immediate care from a veterinarian.
Wild animals, especially high risk vectors such as skunks, are a reservoir of the rabies virus. You can protect yourself and family by ensuring a veterinarian vaccinates your dog, cat or ferret for rabies. Keep pet animal vaccinations current. Avoid allowing pet animals to interact with wildlife. Do not feed or interact with wildlife. Teach children how to be safe around animals, domestic and wild. If you see an ill or injured wild animal in Grapevine, immediately call Animal Services at 817.410.3370 extension 2.
Signs of a rabid animal in pets or wildlife can include a change in behavior, such as a wild animal appearing “friendly” or a pet animal becoming aggressive all of a sudden. Additionally, difficulty walking, eating or drinking may be apparent.
Amanda McNew, CPC
Office of Strategic Communication
Grapevine Police Department
1007 Ira E. Woods Ave
Grapevine, TX 76051
817.410.3205
GrapevinePD.org
