The tanuki, or Japanese raccoon dog, is a small canine native to East Asia, known for its raccoon‑like appearance and unique ...

A dead raccoon found in Piscataway has tested positive for rabies after it made contact with a resident’s dog, local officials said. The resident and their pet dog were exposed to the rabid raccoon in ...

A Somerville woman says she was attacked by a raccoon over the weekend while letting her dogs out in her backyard.

Residents are urged to report any wild animals exhibiting unusual behavior and ensure their pets' rabies vaccinations are ...

SPALDING COUNTY, Ga. — A raccoon tested positive for rabies after biting a woman, county officials said. The raccoon bit the woman after she discovered her dog fighting with it July 11 on Vaughn Road, ...

Health officials in one New Jersey town sent out a public health alert after a raccoon recently attacked some residents.

Health officials are reminding Niagara County residents that rabies is still a concern in the area, especially during the ...

A raccoon that "encountered" a dog at a Cambria home on July 18 was confirmed rabid, the Niagara County Department of Health announced Thursday. The encounter took place in the yard of an Upper ...

Westfield residents are on alert after two people were bitten by a potentially rabid raccoon, and health officials are urging ...

Most homeless shelters and services in the city won’t accept animals, except in rare circumstances. The cooling centre in the ...