ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, Md. -- The Anne Arundel County Department of Health is looking for anyone who may have come in contact with a feral kitten in the parking lot of the Westfield Annapolis Mall over the past few weeks.
Health Department officials said the kitten, who is about 8 to 10 weeks old, was found at the West Street entrance to the Sears on Aug. 5. It tested positive for rabies.
Anyone who handled or fed a cat fitting that description or handled any other stray cats in the vicinity within the past two weeks should call the county Department of Health immediately at 410-222-7256. After business hours, you can call 443-481-3140.
Anyone who has a pet that may have been bitten or scratched by the kitten should call county Animal Control at 410-222-8900.
Preventive treatment might be required for anyone who handled or fed the kitten, and treatment must be started as soon as possible, health officials said.
The Department of Health is advising county residents not to feed stray or wild animals or leave food dishes outside. Pet owners should also keep their animals’ rabies vaccinations current.
