RABID FOX

[310 gauge]

As expected, the Gray Fox that bit my Daughter in Law showed up Positive for Rabies. This means at least 3 more shots, in addition to the one she had yesterday. Plus, their inside pet Beagle has to be quarantined for 45 days. He slipped out the door when he heard the foray and my Son found a small puncture wound. The Beagle and all other pets on the scene are up on their shots and with expirations over a year away. This is the first reported case this Summer in our County, although neighboring Counties have had several. A lot of young predators are having to fend for themselves so competition for food sources bring them closer to mankind. This includes the sick and their usual inhabitations are non existent. Be on alert when outside and especially aware of your children and their surroundings. Venomous snakes are not the only critters that might take a bite out of you if the right circumstances unfold. Thanks to all my O.G. friends that have offered prayers and wishes for my Daughter in Law and family. And once again for our PUTTING  little Hen that gave me just enough notice to put an end to the threat that started these problems.   

[Yoder409]

I feel ya, brother.  My daughter (15 at the time) had to go through the rabies series after contact with a bat. 

Prayers going up from PA for a very positive resolution for all involved.

[guesswho]

Continued prayers for a full and speedy recovery for your Daughter in law.   And I hope the pup and other critters are fine.   Glad you were able to kill it before it had a chance to attack somebody or something else.

[Greg Massey]

Agree, lots of prayers .. please keep us updated ....

[ChesterCopperpot]

Really sorry to hear that. And really glad you didn't get bit.


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[tal]

 Prayers. Being on the top of the situation is worth its weight in gold.

[WV Flopper]

 10 years or so ago....I rolled up in the Day Care to pick up my son, normal Friday early fall. I came through the second double door into the day care and the women were in there pointing behind me. There on the stoop stood a grey fox.

I talked with the women and he had been spotted a couple times throughout the day. They wanted him dead. So...I walk out to my ride and get my pistol which lives in my truck. Put on a long coat and follow the foxes path around the building to a church. I find the fox and dispatch, remove to my truck.

I go in and wash my hands and the lady's start to question me. I tell them I have the fox in my truck, they say the game warden wants him. I say, "I want my kid I am outta here." I throw the fox off at the dumpster and scoot, passed the GW about 12 miles up the road. Didn't want No part of that!

Best of luck to the daughter.

[vt35mag]

Sorry to hear this, wish her the best.
My dad had to get the rabies shots when he was elected the town dog catcher, not a fun series of shots!

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[Sir-diealot]

It is becoming a thing here in NY in the Finger Lakes Region, a couple of people were bit by a rabid red fox here in my county this Spring and now there have been some cases North of me though I do not know the details on those. With the red fox the last woman that was bit (one of 3 or 4 people bit) fell on it and pinned it there, I guess that is something they teach but not so sure I would want to do that. I just found out about the other cases North of me this past week and have no details. I have to get my girl her rabies shots next month as a matter of fact. Prayers for the family human and otherwise.

[Turkeybutt]

I'll keep some positive thoughts for her as i go through my day.
Best wishes and keep us posted.

[Muzzy61]

Prayers for your daughter.

[crow]

Sorry to hear this, prayers for your daughter and family

[jhoward11]

UGH...sorry to hear she has to go through that. Prayers

[ChesterCopperpot]

You might've saved her life by going back and finding it. They hadn't tested it she might've opted out of the injections and there she'd be. That's scary.


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[dah]

 Over thirty years ago we had a rash of skunks in the calve barn . We had a calve start acting strange and had to handle it not knowing why it was acting up . The next morning it was foaming at the mouth . In those  days it was fourteen consecutive days of shots . Better than the alternative after watching the calve go thru its death . We had to let it die natural for a confirmed test . I exterminated more than thirty skunks that summer around that barn , unreal , also saw rabies in others , The rabid ones could run like the wind . Took a few weeks but I eliminated them .Unreal you were armed at that moment when that fox showed up , I wish all of yours the best , Thank the Lord for vaccines and tell your family to keep their heads on a swivel . Could be more . Prayers .