Rabies in Central Park!

Central Park Paws sent out an email today reminding New Yorkers to avoid wild animals and ensure that all pets are up to date on rabies vaccines. According to the Department of Health, “last week, a second raccoon infected with rabies was found in Manhattan. This is the first infected raccoon that has been found in Central Park (the other was found in Inwood Park).”

Sure, he looks cute, but…(Credit: Judd Patterson)

If you don’t want your dog to become the next Cujo (sorry, was looking for a little bit of levity here), be sure to keep an eye on him or her during off-leash hours in Central Park.

To read the DOH press release, click here.

Thank you for sending, Jen and Jack!