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Rabies Scare Alert! Fox Bites Montvale Resident – What North Jersey Needs to Know Now

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Montvale Police have issued a critical alert after a resident was bitten by a fox on December 2nd

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Montvale NJ, Urgent Wildlife Warning! Montvale Police have issued a critical alert after a resident was bitten by a fox on December 2nd. This alarming incident is the latest in a troubling series of animal encounters across North Jersey, sparking serious concerns about wildlife safety and rabies risk in our communities.

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Distemper Alert: Increase in Sick Raccoon Sightings Raises Concerns in the Community

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photo courtesy of the Village of Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, lately, residents have reported an increase in sightings of sick raccoons displaying unusual behavior. While many fear these animals may have rabies, local Animal Control has clarified that the raccoons are more likely suffering from distemper.

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Bergen County Animal Shelter: Adopt a Friend

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photos courtesy of Bergen County Animal Shelter

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Teterboro NJ, the Bergen County Animal shelter opened in 1979, the Bergen County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center (BCAS) is responsible for Animal Control and related services for 49 towns in Bergen and Hudson Counties.  Located at 100 United Lane in Teterboro, NJ, BCAS has an active network of Rescues, Volunteers, Kitten Foster Families, and Trap/Neuter/Return (TNR) colonies to support the employees and animals in our care.  The Shelter earned its No-Kill designation under the guidelines of the Asilmar Accords in 2015.

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