Under the Health and Protection Act, every owner or person having the care and custody of a cat or dog 3 months of age or older must ensure, and be able to prove with signed certificate, that their pet has been immunized against Rabies by a licensed veterinarian. There is no cure for Rabies when it occurs. Vaccination has saved countless lives of both humans and their domestic animals. Proper immunization following the manufacturers’ guidelines remains our best defense. Worldwide, prevalence is highest where vaccination rates are low.
Keep yourself and your family safe by teaching young children not to touch or approach animals they do not know. Avoid feeding wildlife. If wildlife have invaded your home/shed/garage, engage the assistance of professional wildlife removal services. Once wildlife have lost their fear of humans (through feeding and taming), they can be mistaken by other people as being infected. Rabid animals will lose their normal avoidance behavior, and become aggressive or depressed and paralyzed.
Do your part to help eradicate rabies and stay safe, vaccinate your pets!