Saturday, June 6, 2009

RABID RACOON FOUND IN HARTLAND

From the pages of the Lockport US&J...

Two dogs in Hartland have reportedly killed a raccoon, and the animal tested positive for rabies. Town of Hartland Dog Control Warden Martha Sherman said two boxers killed a raccoon on Seaman Road, between Common and Drum roads. Tests on the raccoon came back positive for rabies, Sherman said. The dogs’ owner said they had both received their rabies shots. Sherman said pet owners in the area should make sure their animals are vaccinated.