Dog kills skunk infected with rabies, Gaston County Police say

Dog euthanized after encounter with rabies-infected skunk in Gaston County

GASTON COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – A family dog had to be euthanized following an incident with a rabies-infected skunk in Cherryville, authorities announced. The case, which was initially reported on Friday, April 4, has led to public safety measures being put into action to protect both animals and residents. It all started around 6:00 p.m. on Whitworth Road, when Gaston County Police Animal Care and Enforcement received a call about a do…

Dog kills skunk infected with rabies, Gaston County Police say

A dog in Gaston County killed a skunk last Friday that has since tested positive for rabies, police said.

Free Antirabies Vaccination Camp Held In Chandel

Chandel, April 10: Following the order and the notification of the Deputy Commissioner, Chandel calling for vaccination of all pets in view of reported rise in rabies cases in some neighbouring districts, the District Veterinary Office, Chandel on Wednesday organised a free antirabies vaccination camp at Indoor Stadium in the district headquarters. During the event, over 100 dogs, mainly from the district headquarters area were given free vaccin…

Dog kills skunk with rabies, fourth confirmed case in Gaston County in 2025 - WCCB Charlotte's CW

CHERRYVILLE, N.C. – A dog killed a skunk that tested positive for rabies, the fourth confirmed case in Gaston County of the year. It happened around 6 p.m. on April 4 in the 2300 block of Whitworth Road in Cherryville, North Carolina. Police said no human made any contact with the skunk. The skunk was impounded and sent to the NC Laboratory of Public Health in Raleigh for testing. The official results confirmed a positive test for rabies on Tues…