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Eligibility:
Greene County residents
Purpose:
To prevent the incidence
of human and animal rabies in Greene County. Description:
Dogs, cats and ferrets that are involved in biting/exposure
incidents are required to be quarantined for a period of 10
days. Prior to being
released from quarantine these animals must be observed by
Health District personnel and current on their rabies
immunization. Animals that die during the quarantine period are
sent to the Ohio Department of Health laboratory for analysis.
Any dog, cat or ferret not currently vaccinated against
the rabies virus that has been bitten or exposed to a known
rabid mammal or a wild mammal or bat not available for testing
shall be quarantined for 6 months or humanely euthanized.
Fee:
None
Appointment:
Not required
Site:
Countywide
Contact:
937-374-5606 or 866-858-3588
Regulation: Requirements to report biting and exposure incidents Quarantine of mammals involved in biting incidents
Application:
Contact your local law enforcement agency to report a bite from
an animal. Documents:
Bats and Rabies - A Public Health Guide
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