10/22/2026
Please be aware! There have now been multiple cases of rabies positive animals in Hays County.
⚠️Please stay alert to wildlife around you, San Marcos. Multiple animals have tested positive for rabies in the San Marcos area. Please be aware of your surroundings when outdoors.
Confirmed cases within the past week include foxes near Texas State University campus, in Westover and near Stagecoach Trail; a skunk in Kissing Tree; and a bat in Hays County.
• Keep your distance from wild animals, even if they appear friendly or injured.
• Keep children and pets away from wildlife.
• Make sure your pets’ rabies vaccinations are current.
If you’ve been bitten, scratched or had direct contact with a potentially rabid animal, seek medical attention right away. Do not wait for symptoms.
Report sick or unusually behaving wildlife and possible exposures to Animal Services at 512-805-2655.
The City is organizing a free rabies vaccination clinic for pets. We’ll share the date, time and location once confirmed.
👉Visit SanMarcosTX.gov/Rabies for current information, safety guidance and resources.
