Be a responsible pet owner:
*Keep vaccinations up to date for all dogs, cats and ferrets .
This requirement is important not only to keep your pest from getting rabies, but also to provide a barrier of protection for you, if your animal is bitten by a rabid wild animal.
*Keep your pets under direct supervision so they do not come in contact with wild animals . If your pet is bitten by a wild animal, seek veterinary assistance for the animal immediately .
*Call your local animal control agency to remove any stray animals from your neighborhood . They may be unvaccinated and could be infected by the disease .
*Spay or neuter your pets to help reduce the number of unwanted pets that may not be properly cared for or regularly vaccinated .
Avoid direct contact with unfamiliar animals;
* Enjoy wild animals (raccoons, skunks , foxes) from afar. Do not handle, feed , or unintentionally attract wild animals with open garbage cans or litter.