Smith County alerts residents of rabid skunk found in area Monday morning Smith County reported that a rabid skunk was found in Smith County. (Source: AZ Game and Fish) By Nahum Lopez | May 3, 2021 at 11:06 AM CDT - Updated May 3 at 11:12 AM
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - Monday morning Smith County reported that a rabid skunk was found in the area.
According to the report, The Smith County Animal Control and Shelter encourage dog owners to make sure they are up-to-date on their rabies vaccinations after a rabid skunk was found in the county.
On Thursday, April 29, The skunk was found in the 3000 block of County Road 313 East, and on Saturday, May 1st Smith county animal control reported that it tested positive for rabies, said Amber Greene, Animal Control and Shelter Supervisor.
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Adoptions have been free, but beginning April 1, adoptions from the shelter will cost $30.
Credit: Smith County Published: 6:39 PM CST February 25, 2021 Updated: 6:40 PM CST February 25, 2021
SMITH COUNTY, Texas Beginning April 1, the Smith County Animal Control and Shelter will begin charging small fees to offset the costs of housing dogs at the shelter.
The Smith County Commissioners Court approved the implementation of a fee schedule at its meeting on Tuesday, February 23.
Smith County Animal Control and Shelter Supervisor, Amber Greene, says the average stay at the shelter for a dog is 15 days, which costs the county $77. Adoptions have been free, but beginning April 1, adoptions from the shelter will cost $30, which will include some vaccinations, a microchip, and 30 days of pet health insurance.