Boston Animal Care and Management report Five rabid raccoons were recently spotted in Boston and most recently on Mission Hill.
On August 14, the Boston Animal Control Service was notified that a raccoon found near Hillside Avenue in Mission Hill tested positive for rabies. This is the fifth raccoon recently reported to have tested positive for rabies in Boston. Three raccoons were picked up in Jamaica Plain and one in Roslyndale. At this time, there are no reports of human rabies exposures or injuries associated with contact with these wild animals.
According to the agency, this includes staying away from wild animals if necessary, not feeding them, reporting strange behavior to the number 617-635-5348, and pet rabies. It says it is further evidence of making sure vaccinations are being given on time. date.
The City will be open on September 16th at the Curtis Hall Community Center on Jamaica Plain from 10am to 2pm and at the Tobin Community Center on Mission Hill from 10am to 2pm on September 16th. , hold free rabies vaccination clinics for dogs and cats. 30th 10 am-2 pm.