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Rabies – The Truth

The Truth About Rabies

We are seeing an increasing number of Rabies cases in our rescues - two having been at the Sanctuary for a number of days - Nebula and Scarjo.   There are a number of misconceptions about Rabies so here are some true facts.

True Rabies Facts

  • Dogs are NOT born with Rabies - they only get infected from the saliva of an infected animal
  • Rabies is 100 percent fatal for both humans and animals
  • Dogs are only infectious and therefore dangerous when they are showing clinical signs - as the virus needs to have traveled through the brain to the salivary glands before it can be passed on
  • The only way to protect yourself and your pets is to get vaccinated
  • The Rabies vaccination is one of THE most effective vaccines there is

From time to time we are able to offer FREE rabies vaccinations for dogs and cats at the Sanctuary.  
Please get in touch with us to find out more.