Prevent Exposure

You can protect the health of your family and pets by practicing safe behaviors:

• Ensure your pets are up to date on their rabies vaccines. See Virginia Guidelines for rabies control.
• Avoid letting your pets roam freely under no supervision.
• Do not leave garbage or food outside that can attract wild animals.
• Enjoy wild animals from a distance and never keep them as pets.
• If you or your pet is bitten by a wild animal, report the incident to your local animal control as soon as possible.
• More information on the rabies virus and steps to control the spread can be found at the Virginia Department of Health website.