Timber Campground is about 20 miles north of Globe toward Show Low
Contributed Article/Courtesy Gila County Health & Community Services Animal Control
GILA COUNTY – Gila County Animal Care & Control has confirmed that a bobcat near the Timber Campground has tested positive for the rabies virus. If you were in this area and may have come into contact with this animal, please contact Gila County Animal Care & Control immediately at (928) 425-5882.
In response to this confirmed case, Animal Care & Control Officers have increased surveillance in the area to monitor for any additional rabies cases or abnormal animal behavior. Residents and visitors are urged to take necessary precautions to protect themselves and their pets from rabies exposure.
How to Protect Yourself and Your Pets
The best way to safeguard against rabies is to ensure that all pets are up to date on their rabies vaccinations. Residents and visitors should also take extra precautions to avoid wildlife and unknown animals that may have been exposed to the virus.
Preventive Measures
• Keep pets vaccinated against rabies and do not allow them to roam freely.
• Avoid contact with wild animals or domestic animals that are behaving unusually.
• Teach children not to approach or touch wild or unfamiliar animals.
• If bitten or scratched by an animal, seek medical attention immediately and report the incident to Gila County Animal Care & Control.
• Report any sightings of sick, dead, or abnormally acting animals to Gila CountyAnimal Care & Control at (928) 425-5882.
Rabies is a serious and fatal disease, but it is preventable. Awareness and prompt action are key to protecting public health and animal safety.
For more information, contact Gila County Animal Care & Control at (928) 425-5882.
