Denver: ‘Officers have already responded to calls this spring in which people brought baby raccoons into their homes and played with them, which presents a serious rabies risk’

Spring and summer months mean a boom in wildlife baby populations. And while these babies are cute, they can be dangerous. Denver Animal Protection (DAP) reminds Denver residents to keep wildlife wild-and stay away, for both human and animal safety. Wild animals account for more than 90% of reported rabies cases in the U.S. Rabies is [...]

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