Rabies in the Triangle (Cary, Holly Springs: apartment, living in, yard)

[MikeJaquish]

Holly Springs woman recovering after fox attack :: WRAL.com

Yeah, We Got That. That lady was fortunate to have good neighbors.

When I see typically shy, typically nocturnal mammals in daylight in a heat wave, I think of Rabies first. I spotted a fox living in a median on Crescent Commons Drive a couple of years ago, and it was out in daylight. It is long gone.

We have a ton of squirrels in Cary, but I read years ago that they typically die in the encounter that transmits rabies to them.

Foxes, rabbits, possums, all good reasons for a fenced yard for dogs or kids particularly when you think of rabies.

[Marietta Man]

I hear a lot of wild animal noises at night from my apartment porch. Sometimes it sounds like an animal is screaming in pain or in a fight. I wonder if it is more of a problem at certain times of the year?