06/30/2026
Public Health Notice – Confirmed Rabies Case
The Parker County Sheriff’s Office would like to make the public aware of a confirmed Rabies case involving three dogs that were at one time located in Parker County. The Parker County Sheriff’s Office was notified on June 29th that on June 21st, three dogs were picked up by a good Samaritan near the 1100 block of Baker Road and brought to the Pet Hospital of Granbury for a routine vet check. It was during a quarantine period that one of the dogs began to exhibit signs and symptoms of Rabies. The dogs were thoroughly examined by a doctor of veterinarian medicine, tested for rabies, and the test results were positive. Currently all the dogs in question have been humanely euthanized.
We are sharing photos of the dogs to identify anyone who may have had contact with them while they were in Parker County. If you recognize these dogs and have had direct contact with them, particularly if you were bitten, scratched, or had contact with their saliva, please contact your healthcare provider and your local health department. Rabies is a serious viral disease that affects mammals, including pets, livestock, wildlife, and humans. While Rabies is almost always fatal once symptoms appear, prompt medical treatment after an exposure is highly effective at preventing illness.
To help protect yourself, your family, and your pets:
• Ensure all pets are current on their Rabies vaccinations.
• Avoid handling unfamiliar animals, especially wildlife or stray animals.
• Report animals exhibiting unusual behavior, aggression, disorientation, or illness.
• Seek immediate medical attention following any potential Rabies exposure.
Below is a photograph of the three dogs.