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Arlington County Animal Control

Rabid Raccoon Removed From Behind Arlington Community Center Rabid Raccoon Removed From Behind Arlington Community Center
Rabid Raccoon Removed From Behind Arlington Community Center A raccoon that was found behind the Charles Drew Community Center in Arlington last week has tested positive for rabies, officials said. Animal Control officials on July 7 captured the raccoon, who showed symptoms of rabies in the 3400 block of 22nd Street at around 7:30 a.m., Arlington County Animal Control reported. Soon after its capture, the raccoon tested positive for the rabies virus, officials reported. If you or anyone you know was scratched or bit by this raccoon, or any other infected animals, call ACAC at 703-931-9241. 
Alert Issued For Rabid Fox In Arlington Neighborhood Alert Issued For Rabid Fox In Arlington Neighborhood
Alert Issued For Rabid Fox In Arlington Neighborhood A potentially rabid fox was spotted in an Arlington neighborhood, officials said. Arlington County Animal Control responded to calls of a disoriented fox near the 4100 blocks of 41 St and Randolph Street N, south-east of Chain Bridge Rd and George Washington Pkwy around 7:45 a.m. Tuesday, April 26, the Animal Welfare League of Arlington reports. The fox reportedly had neurological symptoms consistent with rabies, and was captured and removed by Animal Control. Rabies is a disease that attacks the neurological system that both people and animals can catch from the bite or scratch of i…