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 an infected animal’s saliva comes in contact with the eyes, nose, mouth or open cut of a person or another animal. 

Preventive treatment might be required for anyone who handled, fed or was attacked by the fox. 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.

For online information about rabies, click here.

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 an infected animal’s saliva comes in contact with the eyes, nose, mouth or open cut of a person or another animal. 

Preventive treatment might be required for anyone who handled, fed or was attacked by the fox. 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.

For online information about rabies, click here.

To get a free fact sheet on rabies, call 410-222-7256.

The Anne Arundel County Department of Health is seeking anyone who may have come in contact with a raccoon near the intersection of Bay Ridge Road and Magnolia Ridge Road in the Keyes Farm Community in Annapolis, Maryland. The raccoon, which was found on February 8, has tested positive for rabies. If you or your pet had contact with a raccoon, or your pet has unexplained wounds, please call the Anne Arundel County Department of Health at 410-222-7256 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or 443-481-3140 after business hours. 

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 an infected animal’s saliva comes in contact with the eyes, nose, mouth or open cut of a person or another animal. 

Preventive treatment might be required for anyone who handled, fed or was attacked by the raccoon. 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.

For online information about rabies, click here.

To get a free fact sheet on rabies, call 410-222-7256.

The Anne Arundel County Department of Health is seeking anyone who may have come in contact with a raccoon near the intersection of Ogleton Road and Old Bay Ridge Road in the Annapolis Roads Community of Annapolis, Maryland. The raccoon, which was found on January 28, has tested positive for rabies. If you or your pet had contact with a raccoon, or your pet has unexplained wounds, please call the Anne Arundel County Department of Health at 410-222-7256 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or 443-481-3140 after business hours.

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 an infected animal’s saliva comes in contact with the eyes, nose, mouth or open cut of a person or another animal.

Preventive treatment might be required for anyone who handled, fed or was attacked by the raccoon. 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.

For online information about rabies, click here.

To get a free fact sheet on rabies, call 410-222-7256.

The Anne Arundel County Department of Health is seeking anyone who may have come in contact with a raccoon near the intersection of Whitehall Road and Cedar Lane Farm Road in Annapolis, Maryland. The raccoon, which was found on January 22, tested positive for rabies. If you or your pet had contact with a raccoon, or your pet has unexplained wounds, call the Anne Arundel County Department of Health at 410-222-7256 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or 443-481-3140 after business hours.

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 an infected animal’s saliva comes in contact with the eyes, nose, mouth or open cut of a person or another animal.

Preventive treatment might be required for anyone who handled, fed or was attacked by the raccoon. 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.

For online information about rabies, click here.

To get a free fact sheet on rabies, call 410-222-7256.

The Anne Arundel County Department of Health is seeking anyone who may have come in contact with a raccoon near the intersection of Severn Place and Randell Road in the Round Bay Community of Severna Park, Maryland. The raccoon, which was found on January 11, has tested positive for rabies. If you or your pet had contact with a raccoon, or your pet has unexplained wounds, please call the Anne Arundel County Department of Health at 410-222-7256 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or 443-481-3140 after business hours.

The Anne Arundel County Department of Health is seeking anyone who may have come in contact with a raccoon near the intersection of Canterwood Court and Old Mill Bottom Run in the Old Mill Bottom Estates neighborhood in Annapolis, Maryland. The raccoon, which was found on December 30, has tested positive for rabies. If you or your pet had contact with a raccoon, or your pet has unexplained wounds, call the Anne Arundel County Department of Health at 410-222-7256 weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or 443-481-3140 on holidays and after business hours. 

The Anne Arundel County Department of Health is seeking anyone who may have come in contact with a raccoon near the intersection of Indian Landing Road and Workman Drive in Millersville, Maryland. The raccoon, which was found on November 8, tested positive for rabies. If you or your pet had contact with a raccoon, or your pet has unexplained wounds, please contact the Anne Arundel County Department of Health at 410-222-7256 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or 443-481-3140 after business hours.

The Anne Arundel County Department of Health is seeking anyone who may have come in contact with a raccoon near the intersection of Baldridge Road and Porter Drive in the Admiral Heights Community in Annapolis, Maryland. The raccoon was first seen in the area on Wednesday, October 30. It was captured on Monday, November 4 and has tested positive for rabies. If you or your pet had contact with a raccoon, or your pet has unexplained wounds, please call the Anne Arundel County Department of Health at 410-222-7256 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or 443-481-3140 after business hours.

The Anne Arundel County Department of Health is seeking anyone who may have come in contact with a raccoon near the intersection of Ogleton Road and Queen Anne Circle in the Annapolis Roads Community in Annapolis, Maryland. The raccoon, which was found on October 30, has tested positive for rabies. If you or your pet had contact with a raccoon, or your pet has unexplained wounds, please contact the Anne Arundel County Department of Health at 410-222-7256 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or 443-481-3140 after business hours.

The Anne Arundel County Department of Health is seeking anyone who may have come in contact with a raccoon near the intersection of Broadneck Road and Middletown Road in the Whispering Woods Community in Annapolis, Maryland. The raccoon, which was found on October 9, has tested positive for rabies. If you or your pet had contact with a raccoon, or your pet has unexplained wounds, please contact the Anne Arundel County Department of Health at 410-222-7256 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or 443-481-3140 after business hours.

The Anne Arundel County Department of Health is seeking anyone who may have come in contact with a raccoon near the intersection of Valentine Road and Lake Road in the Herald Harbor Community of Crownsville, Maryland. The raccoon, which was found on August 29, has tested positive for rabies. If you or your pet recently had contact with a raccoon, or your pet has unexplained wounds, please call the Anne Arundel County Department of Health at 410-222-7256 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or 443-481-3140 after business hours.

The Anne Arundel County Department of Health is seeking anyone who may have come in contact with a raccoon near the intersection of Birch Trail and Kyle Road in Crownsville, Maryland. The raccoon, which was found on June 20, has tested positive for rabies. If you or your pet had contact with a raccoon, or your pet has unexplained wounds, please contact the Anne Arundel County Department of Health at 410-222-7256 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or 443-481-3140 after business hours.

The Anne Arundel County Department of Health is seeking anyone who may have come in contact with a raccoon near the intersection of Polling House Road and Windsor Farm Road in Harwood, Maryland. The raccoon, which was found on June 7, has tested positive for rabies. If you or your pet had contact with a raccoon, or your pet has unexplained wounds, please call the Anne Arundel County Department of Health at 410-222-7256 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or 443-481-3140 after business hours.