The Middletown Township Health Department has received laboratory confirmation of a raccoon testing positive for Rabies. The raccoon was in an altercation with 2 dogs on October 15, 2017. Both dogs were currently vaccinated against Rabies. This incident occurred in the area of Tilton Place and Chapel Hill Road.
Residents should be reminded not to interact with wildlife. If you come across a sick or injured animal, keep your distance and please contact Animal Control at 732-615-2097 immediately or contact the Police Department at 732-615-2100 after hours and on weekends. Please make sure all domestic animals (dogs, cats, and livestock) are currently vaccinated with a Rabies shot. Do not let your pets run free off leash, even in the woods, to ensure they do not come in contact with wildlife that may be rabid. Remember, Rabies is a fatal disease. The best course of defense is the vaccination of your pets and not handling or interacting with wildlife.