Hall County is reporting a positive rabies alert in the Gillsville area.
According to the Hall County Government, a person recently had contact with a rabid cat in the 4000 block of Campground Drive in Gillsville.
The cat was sent to the Georgia Public Health Lab in Decatur, and Hall County Animal Control was advised the cat was positive for rabies on Friday.
Positive alert signs will be posted in the area the animal was located. If you are in the area and see an animal acting abnormally, call Hall County Animal Services at (770) 531-6830 or Hall County Dispatch during non-working hours at (770) 536-8812.
Animal owners are encouraged to vaccinate their pets for rabies. They are available at the Hall County Animal Shelter Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for $10.
Call the shelter at (678) 450-1587 to schedule an appointment for your pet.
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