Feral Cat in Middletown Tests Positive for Rabies

The state Department of Environmetnal Management is alerting residents that a feral cat found in Middletown has tested positive for rabies.

The cat was killed by a dog in the East Bay Village area of West Main Road, the DEM said.

The cat scratched a child who is getting preventative treatment along with the dog, which had the rabies vaccine.

The medium-sized black short-haired female cat had kittens and lived in a feral colony.

If you possibly came in contact with the cat, call the health department at 401-222-2577 during the day and 401-272-5952 after hours.

If you think your pet might have come in contact with the rabid cat, call Middletown Animal Control at 401-846-1144 ext. 7101.

For some important facts about rabies, go HERE.