05/11/2026
This is a GREAT reminder to make sure your pets are vaccinated against rabies. The dog in the video doesn’t appear to have been bitten by this rabid beaver. Unfortunately, it has already bitten several people who will now need treatment. I know we do our best to keep our pets away from wildlife, but in this case the beaver came running out of the water to attack this group who was just walking by on a path. They moved to the river bank to throw it back in. As you saw, it just kept coming! Animals with rabies will seek out other mammals to bite and spread the virus. That’s how the virus works. We typically think bats, skunks, and raccoons but many other mammals including humans can contract rabies. Stay safe!
