PLEASE HELP: Police searching for owner of rabid cat in Abilene

A picture of the cat and its collar was circulated on social media Tuesday.

The cat, which was found on the 6600 block of S 3rd Street, December 11, tested positive for rabies. Residents in the area were notified, but the owners have not been identified.

Anyone who recognizes the cat or who may have come into contact with it is asked to contact Animal Outreach at (325)673-8331.

Animal Outreach offers these tips concerning exposure to rabies:

• Do not feed, handle, or touch wild animals such as bats, skunks, and raccoons.
• Teach children to stay away from wild or deceased animals.
• Do not allow pets to roam freely as this increases their chance of exposure
• Keep pet’s rabies vaccination current
• Immediately contact a veterinarian if your pet is bitten or scratched by a wild animal
• Consult with a physician immediately after possible rabies exposure
• Report all animal bites to animal control authorities. The biting animal must be quarantined or tested for rabies.