Rabid Raccoon Found in Greensboro, County Urges Pet Vaccination
The Guilford County Department of Health and Human Services reported that a raccoon on Arden Place in Greensboro tested positive for rabies on December 2, 2025, marking the eighth confirmed animal rabies case in the county this year. Local officials urge residents to ensure pets are vaccinated and to avoid contact with wildlife to reduce the risk of exposure.
The Guilford County Division of Public Health is alerting residents after a raccoon captured on Arden Place in Greensboro tested positive for rabies on December 2, 2025. This is the eighth confirmed animal rabies case in Guilford County in 2025. Health officials say the detection reinforces the need for routine vaccinations and vigilant pet supervision.
North Carolina law requires that all domestic pets including cats, dogs and ferrets aged four months or older receive rabies vaccination regardless of whether they live indoors or outdoors. Officials also note that animals confined in outdoor fenced areas should have current rabies shots, and supervising pets when they are outside can help prevent contact with wild animals and reduce the possibility of rabies exposure.
Residents who find sick or injured wildlife should not touch the animal. Instead contact Animal Control in Greensboro at 336 641 5990. Stray animals can be reported to Animal Control at 336 641 5990 in Greensboro and at 336 883 3224 in High Point. For general questions about rabies prevention, Guilford County Animal Services can be reached at 336 641 2506 or by visiting the Animal Services website. For information about the current rabies cases contact Lisa Lee at 336 641 3930 or llee@guilfordcountync.gov. Media inquiries may be directed to Elizabeth O Brien at cobrien2@guilfordcountync.gov or 336 641 6667.
Officials remind residents to avoid direct contact with wildlife whether alive or dead and to be cautious around animals showing unusual behavior. Do not attempt to separate fighting animals. Feed pets indoors because leaving food outside can attract wild animals into yards. If bitten by any animal wash the wound immediately with soap and water, seek medical attention without delay and report the bite to local Animal Control officers.
The county advises pet owners to check vaccination records and to talk to their veterinarians about updates. Maintaining vaccinated pets and avoiding wildlife contact remain the most effective local defenses against rabies exposure.
