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Rabies: a scary foe
My cat lives a pampered indoors-only existence. The only way she would ever come in contact with the great outdoors is if she accidentally escaped from the house, something I don't plan to let happen....
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Dog Rabies Update In GF
Over 50 dogs at Humane Center to be destroyed ! Over 50 people to get rabies shots too ! Cost over 28 day period is $1,500 for each person for rabies shots. Do not take in stray dogs Humane Centers ! ...
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Skunk in Bismarck tests positive for rabies

The North Dakota Department of Health is alerting the public that a skunk found near the Bismarck Expressway and Washington Street intersection in south Bismarck has tested positive for rabies.

March 27, 2013

Cat sheltered at Bismarck Animal Impound tests positive for rabies

The North Dakota Department of Health and the State Veterinarian’s Office are alerting the public that a cat that was sheltered at the Bismarck Animal Impound has tested positive for rabies.

January 20, 2013

Health Department says cat in Jamestown had rabies

The North Dakota Department of Health and Board of Animal Health are asking the public for assistance in identifying people who may have been exposed to a rabid cat in Jamestown.

December 06, 2012

Officials: Owners should vaccinate pets for rabies

Citing a significant increase in rabies cases, North Dakota animal health officials are urging pet owners to make sure their animals are vaccinated against the disease.

April 24, 2012

Police search for cat that bit woman

Police said a woman bitten by a stray cat may have to get a series of rabies shots if the escaped animal can’t be found. The Forum reported that the woman was bitten by the cat about midnight Sunday.

December 28, 2011

Fargo police searching for cat that bit woman

Police say a woman bitten by a stray cat may have to get a series of rabies shots if the escaped animal can't be found.

December 27, 2011

CDC: GF rabies event exposed risk

A rabies incident last March at Grand Forks’ Circle of Friends Humane Society highlighted the risk faced by animal shelter employees across the country, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a report distributed this week. The incident led to the euthanizing of 31 dogs. In addition, 21 people — including nine shelter employees and one volunteer — received precautionary rabies shots.

By By Chuck Haga, Forum Communications Co. , January 08, 2011

Local shelter takes rabies precautions

Local shelter takes rabies precautions A North Dakota shelter will likely euthanize about 20 animals soon after a rabies exposure, but officials here say similar situations haven’t happened here. Health officials in Grand Forks this month recommended the Circle of Friends Humane Society euthanize about 20 dogs after a stray with rabies was taken in at the shelter. Because the animal had direct contact with others, about 20 other dogs may also need to be euthanized, according to Grand Forks Herald reports. Fourteen other dogs had been adopted and may also need euthanization.

April 09, 2010

Precautions taken in rabies case

More than 20 dogs likely will be euthanized this week, and about 15 people have been referred to their physician after a rabid dog was brought to Grand Forks’ Circle of Friends Humane Society, officials said Monday. State Veterinarian Susan Keller said the North Dakota Board of Animal Health assessed the dogs that were at the facility from March 15 to 20, the timeframe of possible contact with the rabies carrier.

By By Ryan Johnson, Forum Communications Co, , April 06, 2010

Dogs at shelter to be put down

Health officials have recommended 35 dogs be euthanized or quarantined after a stray dog lodged at a Grand Forks shelter tested positive for rabies. The Circle of Friends Humane Society euthanized the infected dog and one other last week.

April 05, 2010

Thirty-five dogs at N.D. shelter to be put down, quarantined

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — Health officials have recommended 35 dogs be euthanized or quarantined after a stray dog lodged at a Grand Forks shelter tested positive for rabies.

April 04, 2010

Officials react after positive rabies test

A stray dog brought to Grand Forks’ Circle of Friends Humane Society was euthanized after testing positive for rabies, and dozens of people have contacted the Grand Forks Public Health Department to see if they need to get vaccinations.

By By Ryan Johnson , Forum Communications Co. , April 03, 2010

N.D. officials: Rabies vaccine limited

State health officials say the supply of rabies vaccine for humans is limited nationwide due to a higher demand and a production delay, and they’re advising people to take steps to reduce the risks. The Health Department said rabies vaccine for pets is still widely available. Health officials are urging people to keep their pets up to date on vaccinations and to avoid unknown, stray or wild animals or contact with the saliva of livestock that are ill.

August 28, 2008

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