Tag: rabies
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Person bitten by rabid raccoon in Cheesequake State Park
OLD BRIDGE – A raccoon that bit a Monmouth County resident who was visiting Cheesequake State Park has tested positive for rabies. On Aug. 9, the person, who was not identified, was bitten by a raccoon while walking on a trail in the park, according to information provided by the Middlesex County Office of Health…
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Rabid raccoon attacks dog in Monroe backyard
MONROE – A raccoon tested positive for rabies in Monroe in the vicinity of Federal Road and North Bergen Mills Road. This is the sixth rabid animal reported within Middlesex County for 2019 and the third rabid animal in Monroe this year, according to information provided by the Middlesex County Office of Health Services. On…
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Skunk tests positive for rabies in Sayreville
SAYREVILLE – A skunk has tested positive for rabies in Sayreville in the vicinity of Marcia Street and Lagoda Street. This is the fourth rabid animal reported within Middlesex County for 2019 and the first rabid animal in Sayreville for the year, according to information provided by the Middlesex County Office of Health Services.…
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Raccoon tests positive for rabies in Monroe
MONROE — A raccoon found in the vicinity of Federal and Perrineville roads recently has tested positive for rabies, the second in both the township and the county this year, according to the Middlesex County Office of Health Services. On April 7, a Monroe resident noticed that a sickly raccoon wandered into their yard.…
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Rabid fox found in Monroe
MONROE – A fox tested positive for rabies in Monroe in the vicinity of Garvey Drive and Spotswood Gravel Hill Road. This is the first (1) rabid animal reported within Middlesex County for 2019 and the first (1) rabid animal in Monroe. On March 1, the animal control officer for Monroe responded to…
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Rabies clinic in South River open to all New Jersey residents
South River will hold a free rabies clinic for dogs from noon to 2 p.m. and for cats from 2-3 p.m. on Jan. 19 at the Public Works garage, 9 Ivan Way, South River. Dog and cat licenses will be sold for borough residents only. The rabies clinic is open to all residents of New…
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Rabid raccoon found in Monroe
MONROE – A raccoon has tested positive for rabies in the vicinity of South Shore Boulevard and 10th Street in Monroe. This 13th rabid animal reported within Middlesex County for 2018 and the third rabid animal in Monroe, according to information provided by the Middlesex County Office of Health Services. The animal control officer for Monroe…
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Bat tests positive for rabies in North Brunswick
NORTH BRUNSWICK – The Middlesex County Office of Health Services is reporting that a bat tested positive for rabies in North Brunswick in the vicinity of Lee Avenue and Stevens Street. This is the 12th rabid animal reported within Middlesex County for 2018 and the first rabid animal in North Brunswick. On Oct. 5, the…
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South Brunswick sends out rabies alert after dog finds dead raccoon
SOUTH BRUNSWICK – On Oct. 4, a South Brunswick resident’s dog uncovered a dead raccoon in their backyard in the vicinity of Georges Road and Debra Drive. The raccoon was retrieved by Animal Control and turned over to the New Jersey Department of Health Laboratory. The state laboratory reported on Oct. 9 that the…