APEX, N.C. - The Wake County Animal Center is making sure pet owners get their animals vaccinated for rabies especially with the summer months ahead.
- Two people were bit by a rabid cat in Apex last week.
- Wake County officals are urging residents to get their animals vaccinated.
- Summer months are most common for rabid animal attacks.
The reminder comes after two people were bit by a rabid cat in Apex last week near Olive Chapel Road.
The cat has been captured, but as the weather gets warmer officials want the community to steer clear of wild or stray animals.
They say people tend to spend more time outdoors with their pets during the summer months, so it's important to keep an eye out for animals with aggressive behavior that may not look healthy.
If someone is bit by an animal it is imperative to report that case to officials so they can take the proper steps to make sure the victim and the rabid animal is treated.
So far this year, there have been a total of five animals that have tested positive for rabies in Wake County, including a coyote and raccoons.
Veterinarians say the number of cases drops significantly when pet owners make sure their animal's vaccinations are up to date.
The Wake County Animal Center holds rabies clinics throughout the county and provides vaccines for only $5.