03/14/2026
🚨 Rabies Alert in Walton County 🚨
Walton County officials have confirmed a rabid cat in the area. Rabies is a 100% fatal virus once symptoms appear, so prevention and caution are extremely important for both people and pets.
Please take the following precautions:
• Make sure your pets are current on their rabies vaccinations
• Avoid contact with wildlife or unfamiliar animals
• Do not approach animals that appear sick, aggressive, or unusually friendly
• Keep pets supervised outdoors and avoid letting them roam
• Report suspicious wildlife to local animal control
• If you or your pet are bitten or scratched by a wild or unknown animal, seek medical or veterinary care immediately
Rabies can affect many animals including cats, dogs, raccoons, skunks, foxes, and bats. Vaccinating your pets is the best way to protect them—and your family.
If you have any questions about your pet’s rabies vaccine status, please contact your veterinarian.
Stay safe, Walton County! 🐾
