HAMILTON, Ont. — The first documented case of rabies in a raccoon in Ontario in nearly a decade has been documented, following a fight between two dogs and a raccoon in the back of an animal control van.
The City of Hamilton is urging “the public to contact Hamilton Animal Services if they see any distemperament in wildlife.”
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Spokeswoman Ann Lamanes says the city is also reviewing its animal services protocols in the wake of the incident.
Part of the fight between the bull mastiffs and the rabid raccoon was captured on video and uploaded to Facebook by Paula Fancey, the owner of the dogs.
Fancey broke down in tears after learning the raccoon, which was later euthanized, tested positive for rabies.
She admitted the dogs were not up-to-date on their vaccinations.
Later, after consulting her veterinarian, she said she was likely going to euthanize the dogs.
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