Dog In Groton Tests Positive For Rabies: PD

GROTON, CT — Police said a dog from the area of Midway Oval in the Town of Groton was tested and found to be positive for rabies Wednesday. According to police, the public should refrain from feeding or approaching any wild or stray animals.

"Rabies is a deadly disease caused by a virus that can infect all warm blooded animals, including people," police said in a Facebook post Wednesday. "It is spread mostly by wild animals, but stray cats and dogs may also become infected and spread the virus. The rabies virus lives in the saliva and brain tissue of infected animals. Rabies can be spread by scratches from infected animals or when infected saliva comes into contact with open wounds, breaks in the skin or mucous membranes (eyes, nose, mouth)."

Anyone with questions or concerns is asked to contact the Ledge Light Health District at 448-4882 ext. 1311 or the Animal Control Officer at 860-441-6709.

Check the Town of Groton Police Department Facebook page for further information.