4th rabies case for 2024 in Kerr County

A fourth case of rabies for Kerr County was confirmed on Wednesday, March 20, matching the total number of cases in all of 2023, according to Director of Kerr County Animal Services Reagan Givens.  “The latest instance, like the other three cases before, was also in a skunk,” said Givens.

KCAS says that on Monday, March 18, a resident on Antler Drive in Kerrville noticed a skunk in their yard acting abnormally.  Animal control officers were dispatched to the location and humanely euthanized the animal before sending it to the zoological lab.  KCAS received confirmation the same day that the skunk had tested positive for rabies.  The rabid animal had no contact with other humans or pets.

All four confirmed cases of rabies have been from inside Kerrville city limits and reported since March 8.  “Please, if you see an animal acting strangely or sick, note its description, exact location, which direction it might be headed and call (830) 257-3100 to report it,” said Givens.

Pet owners are reminded to make sure their pets are current on their vaccinations, and citizens are reminded to refrain from feeding stray and wild animals.

Reports of skunks, bats, raccoons, foxes, and any mammals suspected of being infected can also be called into the Zoonosis Control office in San Antonio at (210) 949-2048.