Rabies Alerts

Rabies is spread by the bite or scratch of an infected animal, such as a groundhog, cat, fox, raccoon or bat. It is also spread when the infected animal’s saliva comes in contact with the eyes, nose, mouth or open cut of a person or another animal.

Bat

Preventive treatment might be required for anyone who handled, fed or was attacked by wildlife. Rabies is a fatal disease, and preventive treatment (injections) must be started as soon as possible. The Department of Health advises county residents not to feed wild or stray animals or leave food dishes outside. Pet owners should also keep their animals’ rabies vaccinations current.

To get a free fact sheet on rabies, call 410-222-7254.

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Rabies Alerts

Raccoon

Rabies Alert – Raccoon Found in South County Tests Positive for Rabies

Raccoon

Rabies Alert – Raccoon Found in Annapolis Tests Positive for Rabies

Raccoon

Raccoon Found in Pasadena Tests Positive for Rabies 11-15-24

Raccoon

Raccoon Found in Severna Park Tests Positive for Rabies 11-8-24

Raccoon

Raccoon Found in Shady Side Tests Positive for Rabies 11-1-24

Raccoon

Raccoon Found in Southern Anne Arundel County Tests Positive for Rabies 9-26-24

Raccoon

Raccoon Found in Lothian Tests Positive for Rabies 9-9-24

Raccoon

Raccoon Found in Davidsonville Tests Positive for Rabies 7-17-24

Raccoon

Raccoon Found in Shady Side Tests Positive for Rabies 4-9-24

Bat

Bat Found in Laurel Tests Positive for Rabies 2-23-24

Raccoon

*Correction* Raccoon Found in Annapolis Tests Positive for Rabies

Raccoon

Rabies Alert – Raccoon Found in Millersville Tests Positive for Rabies 10-11-23

Red fox

Fox in Pasadena Tests Positive for Rabies 10-4-23

Raccoon

Rabies Alert - Raccoon Found in Pasadena Tests Positive for Rabies 9-22-23

Raccoon

Rabies Alert – Raccoon Found in Edgewater Tests Positive for Rabies

Raccoon

Rabies Alert – Raccoon Found in Lothian Tests Positive for Rabies

Raccoon

Rabies Alert – Raccoon Found in Davidsonville Tests Positive for Rabies

Raccoon

Rabies Alert – Raccoon Found in Gambrills Tests Positive for Rabies

Raccoon

Rabies Alert – Raccoon Found in Linthicum Tests Positive for Rabies

Raccoon

Rabies Alert – Raccoon Found in Linthicum Tests Positive for Rabies

Raccoon

Rabies Alert – Raccoon Found in Pasadena Tests Positive for Rabies

Raccoon

Rabies Alert – Raccoon Found in Severna Park Tests Positive for Rabies

Raccoon

Rabies Alert – Raccoon Found in Laurel Tests Positive for Rabies

Raccoon

Rabies Alert – Raccoon Found in Crownsville Tests Positive for Rabies