Rabies confirmed in foxes, skunks, horses and cat

almost catatonic (dumb rabies). Skunks and other wildlife should not be handled or fed. If a wild animal allows a person to approach and handle it, the animal probably is ill or injured and will bite in self-defense. A healthy animal usually will remain well-hidden and avoid human contact. You should immediately report any suspected rabid wild animal, such as a skunk, bat, fox or raccoon, to animal control authorities or, if the animal is sick or injured, a local Division of Wildlife office.

If you have questions about rabies or about whom to call in your area for response to a wild or suspect animal, please call COHELP at 1-877-462-2911 for more informa