Killeen Animal Control Officers responded to the 4500 block of Greyhound Drive on Saturday, May 24, 2014, in reference to a dog chasing a skunk out of the yard of a residence. A call was later received advising officers that the skunk was found dead in the backyard of another residence. The skunk was picked up and per protocol it was processed for testing at the Texas Department of State Health Service, Austin Laboratory.

The Texas Department of State Health Services notified the Killeen Animal Control Unit on May 27, 2014 that the skunk had tested positive for the rabies virus.

Animal Control Officers will be distributing handouts in the area of Greyhound to ensure the residents of that area are aware of this incident, the potential danger that has been identified and have a chance to prepare.

RABIES NOTICE

We ask that all citizens to take the following precautions:

• Make sure your pets rabies vaccinations are up to date
• Supervise your pets and/or children when they are outdoors even in fenced yards
• Do not approach or touch any wild animal
• Report any sick or injured animals or any unusual animal activity to the Killeen Animal Control Unit at:

During normal operating hours – 254-526-4455

After normal operating hours – 254—501-8800

The rabies virus is deadly to humans and animals; be cautious and observant.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department

Killeen Animal Control Officers responded to the 4500 block of Lonesome Dove on April 6, 2014 in reference to a dog that had been scratched by a skunk. The skunk was captured and per protocol it was processed for testing at the Texas Department of State Health Service, Austin Laboratory.

The Texas Department of State Health Services notified the Killeen Animal Control Unit on April 8, 2014 that the skunk had tested positive for the rabies virus.

Animal Control Officers will be distributing handouts in the area of Lonesome Dove to ensure the residents of that area are aware of this incident, the potential danger that has been identified and have a chance to prepare.

RABIES NOTICE

This notice is to inform the citizens that a rabid skunk was found in the Lonesome Dove area of Killeen in Bell County. All residents should be aware of their surroundings and closely watch for any unusual wild animal activity.   There have been three skunks identified in Bell County between January 2014 and April 3, 2014 and confirmed positive with the rabies virus.

We ask that all citizens to take the following precautions:

• Make sure your pets rabies vaccinations are up to date
• Supervise your pets and/or children when they are outdoors even in fenced yards
• Do not approach or touch any wild animal
• Report any sick or injured animals or any unusual animal activity to the Killeen Animal Control Unit at:

During normal operating hours – 254-526-4455

After normal operating hours – 254-501-8800

The rabies virus is deadly to humans and animals; be cautious and observant.

Ofelia Miramontez
Public Affairs
Killeen Police Department