David Jones, Assistant Director of Animal Control
(770) 531-6830
May 10, 2016
POSITIVE RABIES ALERT IN EAST HALL AREA
This is to advise that in the Joe Chandler Road area of East Hall there was contact between a raccoon and a dog. The raccoon was shipped to the Georgia Public Health Lab- Virology Section in Decatur. On May 09, 2016 Hall County Animal Control was advised that the raccoon was positive for rabies. This is the 7th confirmed case of rabies for 2016.
Positive alert signs will be posted in the area where the rabid raccoon was located. If you live in this area or you see an animal acting abnormally in the area, contact Hall County Animal Services at 770-531-6830 or during non-working hours call Hall County Dispatch at 770-536-8812.
Animal owners are encouraged to vaccinate their domesticated pets for rabies. Vaccines are available at the Hall County Animal Shelter for $10 Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 1688 Barber Rd, Gainesville.
CONTACT:
Mike Ledford, Animal Services Director
770-531-6831
Hall County Animal Shelter
1688 Barber Rd, Gainesville, GA 30507
678-450-1587