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Feral cat in Dartmouth tests positive for rabies

Dartmouth Animal Control is warning residents that a feral cat has tested positive for rabies Monday.

 

The feral cat, which had black fur and a white spot on its face, was spotted wandering around near Oliver Street on May 16. It was wearing a flea collar.

 

Anyone who may have interacted with the cat between May 8-16 is urged to reach out to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health at (617) 983-6800 for a risk assessment.

 

See more at wpri.com.

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