05/12/2026
Two confirmed rabies cases in Victoria! Please check your pets vaccination records to ensure they are fully protected from this fatal disease.
CORRECTION!
There have been two skunks test positive for rabies this week, ONE was located in the Tanglewood subdivision and one was on Sumac Toad out in the county. If you see a skunk acting strangely, walking in a drunken state, in daylight hours, this should raise concern. 🦨 skunks do travel and move during the day and that is ok, KEY is their behavior! Please contact us! If they are just existing... let them exist.
Here is some info to deter from attracting skunks to your home.
Skunks are attracted to homes by easy access to food, water, and shelter, particularly unsecured garbage, pet food, and lawn grubs. They are scavengers that thrive on accessible waste and insects, while seeking dark, quiet places under porches, decks, or sheds for nesting.
Common Attractants: Accessible Food Sources: Pet food left outdoors, unsecured garbage cans, fallen fruit, birdseed, and improperly managed compost piles are top attractors.Lawn Pests (Grubs): Skunks are drawn to lawns with high grub, worm, and larva populations, often digging small holes in the turf to reach them.Shelter/
Denning Sites: Raised porches, sheds, crawl spaces, wood piles, and foundations provide ideal, hidden areas for skunks to build dens, especially in spring.
Water Sources: Pet water bowls, dripping hoses, or birdbaths can attract them, particularly in dry conditions.
Ensure your pets are current on their rabies vaccination!