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hrmjustin

(71,265 posts) Fri May 23, 2014, 01:56 PM May 2014

5 baby raccoons left in Mt. Kisco may have rabies

MOUNT KISCO (WABC) -- The Westchester County Department of Health is urging the person(s) who left five baby raccoons on the doorstep of their Mount Kisco office to call the department of health immediately (914) 813-5000 to determine whether they need lifesaving treatment for rabies.

As cute as these raccoons appear, direct contact with any wild or stray animal is discouraged because of rabies risk. So far, the five baby raccoons appear healthy but they are still being observed.

Dr. Sherlita Amler, Commissioner of Health, commented on the good condition the animals were left in-and why that indicates the need for their caretaker to step forward.

http://7online.com/pets/5-baby-raccoons-left-in-mt-kisco-may-have-rabies-/75187/

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