Rick Scott Governor
Mission: To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.
John H. Armstrong, MD, FACS State Surgeon General & Secretary Vision: To be the Healthiest State in the Nation
RABIES NOTIFICATION This is to inform you that a gray domestic shorthair cat in the area of Citrus Park near the intersection of Ehrlich Road and Del Valle Road has tested positive for rabies. Protect your pets and family by following the suggestions listed below: • Make sure that your pets are properly vaccinated for rabies. Florida law requires this. • Stay away from all unknown animals to include domestic (dogs & cats) strays, farm livestock and free-roaming (raccoons, foxes, skunks, bats) wildlife. • Keep your pets on your property. Do not allow pets to roam free without supervision. • Do not handle, feed, or unintentionally attract wild animals by leaving pet food outside, or garbage cans open. • If you think you were bitten or scratched by the animal described above please contact the Health Department at the number listed below. • For additional information and to report animal bites contact: Florida Department of Health-Hillsborough Environmental Health Services at 813-307-8059 • Hillsborough County requires all domestic animals to be vaccinated for rabies and registered with current tag. For additional information contact Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center at 813-744-5660.
Florida Department of Health – Hillsborough County Environmental Health P.O. Box 5135 Tampa, FL 33675-5135 PHONE: (813) 307-8059 • FAX: (813) 272-7242
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