Animal Safety

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Interactive animal exhibits can be fun and educational. Stay safe by keeping food and animals separate!</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Don’t eat or drink around animals.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Don’t share your food with animals, no matter how cute they are!</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Don’t eat raw (unpasteurized) products.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Wash your hands before eating or drinking.</span></li> </ul>

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<p> </p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <h3>Keep Your Backyard Flocks Healthy</h3> <p><a href="https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/content/uploads/sites/3/2025/03/Keep-Your-Backyard-Flocks-Healthy.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">English</a>| <a href="https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/content/uploads/sites/3/2025/03/Keep-Your-Backyard-Flocks-Healthy_es.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Spanish </a></p> <p><img class=" wp-image-13077 alignleft" src="https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/content/uploads/sites/6/2025/03/keep-backyard-flocks-healthy-231x300.png" alt="" width="294" height="382" /></p></td> <td> <h3>Protect Yourself from Bird Flu</h3> <p><a href="https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/content/uploads/sites/3/2025/03/Protect-yourself-from-bird-flu-1.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">English</a>| <a href="https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/content/uploads/sites/3/2025/03/Protect-yourself-from-bird-flu_es.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Spanish </a></p> <p><img class="wp-image-13078 alignleft" src="https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/content/uploads/sites/6/2025/03/protect-yourself-from-bird-flu-229x300.png" alt="" width="292" height="383" /></p></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p> <table style="height: 501px;" width="649"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <h3>Information for Those with Wild Bird and Mammal Contact</h3> <p style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/content/uploads/sites/3/Avian-Flu-Information_Wild-Bird-and-Mammal-Contact.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">English</a>| <a href="https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/content/uploads/sites/3/Avian-Flu_-Information_Wild-Bird-and-Mammal-Contact_ES.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Spanish</a></p> <h3><img class="alignleft wp-image-15007" style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400;" src="https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/content/uploads/sites/6/avian-bird-flu-info-_-wild-bird-and-mammal-contact-221x300.png" alt="VDH Avian Flu Information for Those with Wild Bird and Mammal Contact Postcard" width="249" height="338" /></h3> </td> <td> <h3>Bird Flu Virus Information for Dairy Farmers</h3> <p><a href="https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/content/uploads/sites/3/2024/05/H5N1-Dairy-Farmers.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">English</a>| <a href="https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/content/uploads/sites/3/2024/05/H5N1-Dairy-Farmers-es.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Spanish</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/content/uploads/sites/6/bird-flu-info-for-dairy-farmers.png"><img class="alignleft wp-image-16337" src="https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/content/uploads/sites/6/bird-flu-info-for-dairy-farmers-230x300.png" alt="Image preview of Bird flu virus information for Virginia dairy farmers flyer" width="258" height="337" /></a></p></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p> </p>

<p><span class="TextRun SCXW142098080 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW142098080 BCX8">If your pet is attacked or bitten by a wild animal, be sure to report it to your local health department or animal control authorities. For more information on how to protect yourself </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW142098080 BCX8">&</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW142098080 BCX8"> your pets from #rabies, check out</span></span> <a class="Hyperlink SCXW142098080 BCX8" href="https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/animal-contact-human-health/rabies-control/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW142098080 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW142098080 BCX8">https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/animal-contact-human-health/rabies-control/</span></span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW142098080 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW142098080 BCX8">. #ProtectYourPetsProtectYourself</span></span></p> <hr /> <p><span class="TextRun SCXW17896274 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW17896274 BCX8">Contact your local health department to find a rabies clinic in your area and make sure your pets are up to date on their vaccinations. For more information about rabies, visit <a href="https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/local-health-districts/">https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/local-health-districts/ </a></span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW17896274 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW17896274 BCX8">#ProtectYourPetsProtectYourself</span></span></p> <hr /> <p><span class="TextRun SCXW251267416 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW251267416 BCX8">Keep the wild things wild! If you are feeding wild animals... STOP. This will cause them to lose their natural fear of humans and make it more likely that they will spread disease, including #rabies. For more info, visit </span></span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW251267416 BCX8" href="https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/animal-contact-human-health/rabies-control/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW251267416 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW251267416 BCX8">https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/animal-contact-human-health/rabies-control/</span></span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW251267416 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW251267416 BCX8"> #ProtectYourPetsProtectYourself</span></span></p> <hr /> <p><span class="TextRun SCXW221640351 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW221640351 BCX8">If you wake up to find a bat in your room or the room of a child or mentally impaired person, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW221640351 BCX8">contain</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW221640351 BCX8"> the bat safely and contact your local health department. </span></span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW221640351 BCX8" href="https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/local-health-districts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW221640351 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW221640351 BCX8">https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/local-health-districts/</span></span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW221640351 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW221640351 BCX8"> #ProtectYourPetsProtectYourself</span></span></p> <hr /> <p><span class="TextRun SCXW93675966 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW93675966 BCX8">You can protect yourselves & your pets from #rabies:</span></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW93675966 BCX8"><br class="SCXW93675966 BCX8" /></span><span class="TextRun SCXW93675966 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW93675966 BCX8">?</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW93675966 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW93675966 BCX8"> Appreciate wildlife from a distance. </span></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW93675966 BCX8"><span class="SCXW93675966 BCX8"> </span><br class="SCXW93675966 BCX8" /></span><span class="TextRun SCXW93675966 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW93675966 BCX8">?️</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW93675966 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW93675966 BCX8"> Don’</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW93675966 BCX8">t adopt wild animals as pets. </span></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW93675966 BCX8"><span class="SCXW93675966 BCX8"> </span><br class="SCXW93675966 BCX8" /></span><span class="TextRun SCXW93675966 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW93675966 BCX8">?</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW93675966 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW93675966 BCX8"> Keep your pets on your own property. </span></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW93675966 BCX8"><span class="SCXW93675966 BCX8"> </span><br class="SCXW93675966 BCX8" /></span><span class="TextRun SCXW93675966 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW93675966 BCX8">?</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW93675966 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"> <span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW93675966 BCX8">Kee</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW93675966 BCX8">p garbage and pet food secure indoors. </span></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW93675966 BCX8"><br class="SCXW93675966 BCX8" /></span><span class="TextRun SCXW93675966 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW93675966 BCX8">For more info, visit</span></span> <a class="Hyperlink SCXW93675966 BCX8" href="https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/animal-contact-human-health/rabies-control/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW93675966 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW93675966 BCX8">https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/animal-contact-human-health/rabies-control/</span></span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW93675966 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW93675966 BCX8"> #</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW93675966 BCX8">P</span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW93675966 BCX8">rotectYourPetsProtectYoursel</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW93675966 BCX8">f</span></span></p> <hr /> <p><span class="TextRun SCXW191470689 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW191470689 BCX8">Virginia is home to many types of wildlife. But </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW191470689 BCX8">it's</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW191470689 BCX8"> important to keep your distance, even if the animal seems friendly. Rabid animals can sometimes act tame. For more information about #rabies visit</span></span> <a class="Hyperlink SCXW191470689 BCX8" href="https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/animal-contact-human-health/rabies-control/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW191470689 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW191470689 BCX8">https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/animal-contact-human-health/rabies-control/</span></span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW191470689 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW191470689 BCX8"> #ProtectYourPetsProtectYourself</span></span></p> <hr /> <p><span class="TextRun SCXW16982058 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW16982058 BCX8">What can you do to protect your family and your pets from #rabies? Learn more by visiting:</span></span> <a class="Hyperlink SCXW16982058 BCX8" href="https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/animal-contact-human-health/rabies-control/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW16982058 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW16982058 BCX8">https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/animal-contact-human-health/rabies-control/</span></span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW16982058 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW16982058 BCX8"> </span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW16982058 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW16982058 BCX8">#</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW16982058 BCX8">ProtectYourPetsProtectYourself</span></span></p> <hr /> <p><span class="TextRun SCXW38663468 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW38663468 BCX8">If you see a wild animal that looks sick or in trouble, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW38663468 BCX8">don’t</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW38663468 BCX8"> take matters into your own hands. Contact a licensed wildlife rehabber or the Department of Wildlife Resources. A directory of wildlife care professionals can be found at</span></span> <a class="Hyperlink SCXW38663468 BCX8" href="https://dwr.virginia.gov/wildlife/injured/rehabilitators/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW38663468 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW38663468 BCX8">https://dwr.virginia.gov/wildlife/injured/rehabilitators/</span></span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW38663468 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW38663468 BCX8"> #ProtectYourPetsProtectYourself</span></span></p> <hr /> <p><span class="TextRun SCXW253917511 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW253917511 BCX8">Protect the ones you love! Vaccinate your dogs, cats, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW253917511 BCX8">ferrets</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW253917511 BCX8"> and selected livestock for rabies. Ask your veterinarian about rabies vaccinations. A directory of veterinarians can be found at </span></span><a class="Hyperlink SCXW253917511 BCX8" href="https://www.vvma.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><span class="TextRun Underlined SCXW253917511 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW253917511 BCX8">https://www.vvma.org/</span></span></a><span class="TextRun SCXW253917511 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW253917511 BCX8"> #ProtectYourPetsProtectYourself</span></span></p>

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<p><strong>Please add post copy language related to areas and dates/timing of drops.</strong></p> <hr /> <p data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">The USDA Oral Rabies Vaccination (ORV) drop that was scheduled for the fall of 2025 was rescheduled due to the federal government shutdown. The drop will start April TBD and last for about a week. ORV baits are coated vaccine packets that attract wildlife such as raccoons. <span data-contrast="none">Learn more: <a href="https://www.aphis.usda.gov/national-wildlife-programs/rabies/faq"><span class="TextRun SCXW223677580 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW223677580 BCX8">www.aphis.usda.gov/national-wildlife-programs/rabies/faq</span></span></a></span></p> <hr /> <p><span class="TextRun SCXW223677580 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW223677580 BCX8">USDA oral rabies vaccine (ORV)</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW223677580 BCX8"> help</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW223677580 BCX8"> to </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW223677580 BCX8">con</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW223677580 BCX8">tain</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW223677580 BCX8"> rabies in specific geographic areas</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW223677580 BCX8">.  <span data-contrast="none">Learn more: <a href="https://www.aphis.usda.gov/national-wildlife-programs/rabies/faq">www.aphis.usda.gov/national-wildlife-programs/rabies/faq</a></span></span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW223677580 BCX8">/</span></span></p> <hr /> <p>Oral rabies vaccine (ORV) packets are being dropped by the USDA starting <span data-contrast="none">in certain parts of Southwest Virginia</span><span data-contrast="none">. </span>If you or your pet find one, leave it alone. If contact with a bait occurs, rinse the area with soap and warm water. Report a bait exposure to 877-722-6725. <span data-contrast="none">Learn more: <a href="https://www.aphis.usda.gov/national-wildlife-programs/rabies/faq"><span class="TextRun SCXW223677580 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW223677580 BCX8">www.aphis.usda.gov/national-wildlife-programs/rabies/faq</span></span></a></span></p> <hr /> <p><span data-contrast="none">USDA oral rabies vaccine (ORV) drops began earlier this week in certain parts of Southwest Virginia. If you or your pet finds one, leave it alone. If contact with a bait occurs, rinse the area with soap and warm water. Report a bait exposure to 877-722-6725. Learn more: <a href="https://www.aphis.usda.gov/national-wildlife-programs/rabies/faq"><span class="TextRun SCXW223677580 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW223677580 BCX8">www.aphis.usda.gov/national-wildlife-programs/rabies/faq</span></span></a></span></p> <hr /> <p><span class="TextRun SCXW232339129 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"> </span></p>

<p><a href="https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/content/uploads/sites/6/ORV-Drop-Distribution-Zone.png" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img class="alignleft wp-image-17757" src="https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/content/uploads/sites/6/ORV-Drop-Distribution-Zone-300x300.png" alt="April 2026 Oral Rabies Vaccination Distribution Zone - in Southwest Virginia: Washington, Tazewell, Smyth, Wythe, Giles, Russell, Bristol City" width="255" height="255" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/content/uploads/sites/6/2025/04/Leave-baits-alone-2.png" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img class="alignleft wp-image-13160" src="https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/content/uploads/sites/6/2025/04/Leave-baits-alone-2-300x300.png" alt="" width="250" height="250" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/content/uploads/sites/6/2025/04/Leave-baits-alone.png" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img class="alignleft wp-image-13162" src="https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/content/uploads/sites/6/2025/04/Leave-baits-alone-300x300.png" alt="" width="250" height="250" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/content/uploads/sites/6/2025/04/Leave-baits-alone-3.png" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img class="alignleft wp-image-13161" src="https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/content/uploads/sites/6/2025/04/Leave-baits-alone-3-300x300.png" alt="" width="250" height="250" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p>

<p><span style="font-weight: 400">Did you know? Pigs can get the flu, and it’s a different one from human flu! If you visit an animal exhibit, make sure to take the right steps to protect yourself (and them!). For more information: <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/swine-flu/prevention/">https://www.cdc.gov/swine-flu/prevention/</a></span></p> <hr /> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">People younger than 5 and older than 65 are at higher risk for getting sick from the flu, including swine flu. This fall, keep your distance from the animals if you are at high risk. If you visit them, wash your hands to keep yourself safe. For more info: <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/swine-flu/prevention/">https://www.cdc.gov/swine-flu/prevention/</a></span></p> <hr /> <p><span style="font-weight: 400">Interactive animal exhibits can be fun and educational. Stay safe by keeping food and animals separate!</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Don’t eat or drink around animals.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Don’t share your food with animals, no matter how cute they are!</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Don’t eat raw (unpasteurized) products.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400"><span style="font-weight: 400">Wash your hands before eating or drinking.</span></li> </ul>

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