Brookhaven, Chamblee Communities on Rabies Alert

Two communities in Brookhaven and Chamblee are on rabies alert. DeKalb County Animal Services and Enforcement captured two raccoons in the Harts Mill Court area on April 26 and in the Ragley Hall Road area on April 30. Both raccoons tested positive for rabies.

Anyone who has been bitten or scratched by a wild animal should seek medical attention immediately. If household pets begin to exhibit unusual nervousness or aggressiveness or if they have excessive drooling or foaming at the mouth, contact DeKalb County Animal Services and Enforcement at (404) 294-2996 Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or (404) 294-2519 after hours.

A preventative measure to reduce the exposure of household pets to potentially dangerous wildlife is to remove outdoor pet food. This decreases the chances of household pets coming into contact with an animal carrying the rabies virus.