Westport Animal Control warns pet owners as two more animals test positive for rabies bringing at least 11 on the year

Westport Animal Control has announced that two animals tested positive for rabies.

1 woodchuck from Main Road and 1 coyote pup from Old Bedford Road have been confirmed positive for rabies.

They ask that all animal owners vaccinate their animals and get their dogs licensed.

If you see any animals acting ill, please contact Animal Control or Westport Police at 508-636-1122 immediately.

As it starts to cool down, animals will be trying to find food in time for winter. There will be more interactions with humans and wild animals in the next coming months.

Animal Control asks that if you observe a sick animal that you do not approach it and call the necessary authorities.

So far this year, they have had at least 11 positive cases of rabies. These two species are known to carry rabies.

Each time a sick animal has been seen, residents have called, and Animal Control has gone out and handled the animal and sent it for rabies testing.

If you have any questions or concerns, call 774-264-5129.