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Skunk tests positive for rabies in Gaston County

GASTON COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Gaston County Police Animal Care and Enforcement confirmed the 14th rabies case of 2025.

Animal Care and Enforcement received a call in reference to two dogs that had possibly been exposed to a skunk showing neurological issues in the 4000 block of Dallas Cherryville Hwy Bessemer City.

Both family dogs were up to date on their rabies vaccinations and received a booster shot from their veterinarian. There was no human contact with the skunk.

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Animal Care and Enforcement Specialists impounded the skunk and sent it to the NC Laboratory of Public Health in Raleigh.

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The official laboratory results indicated that the skunk tested positive for rabies.

Enforcement Specialist completed a neighborhood canvass in the area of Dallas Cherryville Hwy to notify the community of the positive rabies results, and verify rabies vaccinations for family pets in the area.

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