Hall County Government issued a positive rabies alert Thursday after a rabid cat and two people made contact in the Gainesville area.
According to a press release, the contact happened in the 5000 block of Forest Drive.
The cat was shipped to the Georgia Public Health Lab - Virology Section in Decatur. Hall County Animal Control was later advised that the cat had tested positive for rabies.
Positive alert signs will be posted in the area where the cat was found. Anyone who sees an animal acting abnormally in the area should call Hall County Animal Services at 770-531-6830, or during non-working hours, call Hall County Dispatch at 770-536-8812.
"Animal owners are encouraged to vaccinate their domesticated pets for rabies," the release reads. "Vaccines are available at the Hall County Animal Shelter, located at 1688 Barber Road in Gainesville, for $10, Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. To schedule an appointment, call (678) 450-1587."
