Thursday, June 21, 2007
Memo to self
Call the vet's to make arrangements for rabies shots, per this ruling:
"Health officials have issued an order requiring updated vaccinations for all dogs and cats in Prowers County. The order requires pet owners to have documentation in hand within 30 days."
In a startling turn, I was actually able to get INFORMATION from the Lamar Ledger online, and relieved to note that the actual attack happened out near Holly, some 30 miles away. But still. Check out the entry for the police report:
"3:49 p.m. Agency Assistance - Animal control responded to 204 S 6th St; Thriftway concerning a wounded Coyote that the Prower County Sheriffs officer had in vehicle. The Coyote was Euthanized and turned over to Kellie Gaines with Environmental Protection Agency."
Had. In. Vehicle. Pre the euthanization part. And note they did the hand off at the freakin' Thriftway! What, was the courthouse lawn being mowed at the time or something?
My town. I love it.
More from the Rocky Mountain News online:
"A coyote has tested positive for rabies — the first such finding in Colorado in at least 30 years.
State health officials said yesterday that the coyote was shot after attacking a person in Prowers County last Friday. The animal was sent to the lab for testing Monday at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, where the rabies was confirmed.
The person who was attacked by the coyote is undergoing rabies treatment."
Also per the LL, the victim is an elderly female. I've heard the treatment is not as painful as it once was, but man, I feel sorry for her and her family. Gotta be rough.
"Health officials have issued an order requiring updated vaccinations for all dogs and cats in Prowers County. The order requires pet owners to have documentation in hand within 30 days."
In a startling turn, I was actually able to get INFORMATION from the Lamar Ledger online, and relieved to note that the actual attack happened out near Holly, some 30 miles away. But still. Check out the entry for the police report:
"3:49 p.m. Agency Assistance - Animal control responded to 204 S 6th St; Thriftway concerning a wounded Coyote that the Prower County Sheriffs officer had in vehicle. The Coyote was Euthanized and turned over to Kellie Gaines with Environmental Protection Agency."
Had. In. Vehicle. Pre the euthanization part. And note they did the hand off at the freakin' Thriftway! What, was the courthouse lawn being mowed at the time or something?
My town. I love it.
More from the Rocky Mountain News online:
"A coyote has tested positive for rabies — the first such finding in Colorado in at least 30 years.
State health officials said yesterday that the coyote was shot after attacking a person in Prowers County last Friday. The animal was sent to the lab for testing Monday at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, where the rabies was confirmed.
The person who was attacked by the coyote is undergoing rabies treatment."
Also per the LL, the victim is an elderly female. I've heard the treatment is not as painful as it once was, but man, I feel sorry for her and her family. Gotta be rough.
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