The Seminole County Health Department has issued a rabies alert for
residents of the county.  According to health officials, 4 animals have
tested positive for rabies since 14 Jan 2001, including 2 raccoons, a
fox and a horse.
 
The health department has issued the following guideline:
 
Every dog, cat and ferret must be vaccinated against rabies and pets
must also be kept on a leash or in a fenced yard....
 
The alert will remain in effect for 60 days, unless otherwise changed by
the health department. ....
[Posted in FML issue 3334]