Raccoon Tests Positive For Rabies in Somers

Somers Animal Control has been notified that a raccoon it sent to the state lab has tested positive for rabies.

On Thursday, Somers Animal Control Officer Eric Boucher responded to a call for a raccoon acting strangely in a backyard of a home by Main and Battle streets. There were domestic animals present and it is unsure if there was direct contact between any of the animals.  

The raccoon was euthanized and Animal Control brought it to the state lab for rabies testing. The lab then notified that the raccoon had in fact tested positive for rabies.

Somers Animal Control would like to remind all residents that it is state law to vaccinate your dogs and cats for rabies, regardless of whether or not the animals are allowed outside.  

If your animal is not vaccinated or the vaccination has expired, contact your veterinarian.

If you have any questions in regards to rabies, you can contact your local health department, animal control office, or your veterinarian.