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[Austin] 2/8: Rabid Dog In Zilker Park

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by dc rock, Feb 24, 2015.

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  1. dc rock

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    http://www.myfoxaustin.com/story/28189682/officials-confirm-rabid-dog-visited-zilker-park-dog-park

    Austin Animal Services and the Austin/Travis County Health & Human Services Department have confirmed that a rabid dog visited the Zilker Park Dog Park off leash during the dog's infectious period.

    The dog was a 9 to 10 month old black and white Border Collie mix and was at the park on February 8 from 3 to 6 p.m. about 50 yards from the sand volleyball courts.

    Officials say the dog mainly played "fetch" with its owner but reportedly had possible nose to nose contact with other dogs at the park. The dog did not drink from the park's watering areas.

    If you were at the park with your dog during this time and suspect your dog had nose to nose contact with this 9-10 month old black and white Border Collie mix please do the following:

    Call Austin Animal Services immediately at 311

    Follow up with your dog's veterinarian for evaluation to see if a rabies vaccine booster is recommended
     
  2. BigBird

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    Guess I'm not going to run at town lake anymore...
     
  3. robbie380

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    I'm moving to Katy
     
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    Should I move to Katy and get precautionary Rabies shots?
     
  5. Sajan

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    I visited austin just recently..wow. hits close to home.
     
  6. Harrisment

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    Scary dude. I lived there from 2011-2013. Close call.
     
  7. RedRedemption

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    I'm living there right now. Almost died, scary.
     
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    Don't get all worked into a lather.
     
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    Thanks for the heads up. I shall remain indoors all weekend.
     
  10. dc rock

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    #10 dc rock, Feb 24, 2015
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    Damn there's a kid named Austin down the street and he has a dog too! Thanks Obama!
     
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    Prayers sent
     

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