07/25/2026
With two positive rabies cases in the City this past week (fox; Southside & raccoon; East End) this is our friendly reminder to ensure your pet is vaccinated! Here’s a few tips for how you can best protect yourself and the pets you love. ❤️
✅ Vaccinate your pets against rabies and keep those vaccinations current. There are many low cost options in Richmond and RACC will be hosting a free clinic this fall.
✅ Do not feed stray animals.
✅ Do not handle sick, injured or dead animals.
✅ Cap your chimneys with screens and block openings in your attics, cellars and porches to help keep wild animals out of your home.
✅ Ensure trash cans have tight-fitting lids.
If you are bitten or scratched by a wild animal, clean the wound with warm soapy water and call the Richmond City Health District’s (RCHD) Environmental Health Office at 804-205-3912 or RACC 804-646-5573.