In a recent announcement by Lincoln County Animal Services, the area has seen its seventh confirmed case of rabies for the year 2025. According to the report, a resident alerted the agency after a skunk made its way into an outdoor dog kennel last Monday. The involved skunk was subsequently killed and sent for testing to the North Carolina State Laboratory, which confirmed the rabies infection last Friday, as per details from Lincoln County's official communication.
Luckily, no people were exposed to the virus in this case. The dog involved had already been vaccinated for rabies, got a booster shot, and is now being watched for 45 days. Lincoln County Animal Services reminds everyone how important it is to keep pets’ rabies vaccinations up to date to help stop the spread of this deadly virus, according to the Lincoln County.
Furthermore, to assist local residents in Safeguarding their pets, Lincoln County Animal Services offers vaccinations at a nominal fee of $10 per pet. In light of the recent rabies cases, they prompt the public to take advantage of these services and those provided by Helping Animals to Survive (HATS) through their low-cost clinics, as reported by the Lincoln County.
Signs of rabies include unusual aggression or friendliness, confusion, trouble moving, and lots of drooling. If you see an animal acting this way in Lincoln County, don’t approach it—call Animal Services at (704) 736-4125 so they can handle it safely.
