WATCH: Mom Grabs, Throws Raccoon Attacking Screaming Child
A raccoon attacked a little girl in Ashford, Connecticut, on Friday, but her mother quickly came to the rescue.
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Watch: Rabid Fox Attacks Woman Outside Her Home in Upstate New York
A rabid fox was caught on security camera footage attacking a woman outside her home in upstate New York.
Fox Tests Positive for Rabies After Biting 9 People on Capitol Hill
The fox that menaced Capitol Hill earlier this week, biting a Congressman and at least eight other people, has tested positive for rabies.
WATCH: North Carolina Man Tosses, Shoots Rabid Bobcat After It Attacks His Wife
A North Carolina couple had a terrifying encounter with wildlife outside their home in Pender County on April 9.
Egypt’s Once-Reviled Street Dogs Get Chance at a Better Life
CAIRO — Karim Hegazi spends his days in a Cairo clinic taking care of animals long considered a menace in Egypt.
China: Three-Year-Old Girl Dies After Rabies Shot, Raising Fears of Another Vaccine Scandal
A three-year-old girl in China’s Jiangsu province died after receiving a rabies vaccination last month, an ominous development in light of persistent scandals over low-quality and improperly-handled vaccines.
China Blames Greedy Nurse for Dozens of Fraudulent Child Vaccinations
The Chinese government announced on Sunday that 29 children in the northern city of Shijazhuang were given incorrect vaccines by a nurse who was working for “personal gain.”
Homeopath Uses Rabid Dog Saliva to ‘Treat’ 4-Year-Old Boy’s Temper
Canadian homeopath and naturopath Anke Zimmermann reportedly gave a small child diluted saliva from a rabid animal to treat his temper.
VIDEO: Man Fights Rabid Bobcat with Bare Hands to Save Dog
A man witnessing a rabid bobcat attacking a dog in front of a country club in Arizona decided to take matters into his own hands by fighting the bobcat to save the dog, according to a video of the incident.
Rabid Blood-Sucking Bats in Peru Kill 12
Twelve indigenous children from the Achuar tribes in Peru have died of rabies after being bitten by blood-sucking bats, while several more are still battling the disease.
Rabid Bat Discovered in San Francisco Area
A bat that was discovered and picked up by a private citizen in Fremont this past Wednesday has tested positive for rabies.
Health Officials: Unique Strain of Rabies Found in New Mexico
“It’s exciting. It’s related to another bat strain. It’s similar but unique, so the question is what’s the reservoir for this strain,” state public health veterinarian Paul Ettestad said.
Australia Threatens to Euthanize Johnny Depp’s Dogs
Johnny Depp’s prized pets have caught the attention of Australia’s Agriculture minister, and he isn’t taking kindly to their unauthorized vacation.
