Although there are about 300 confirmed cases of rabies in NJ every year, and there were almost 50 cases in Monmouth & Ocean County last year, 2016 already has had some scary rabies headlines.
Rabid Puppies in Monmouth County?!
Puppies Sought in Connection With Rabid Dog in Monmouth County
Did you buy pit bull puppies in the Cliffwood section of Aberdeen in the past three weeks? Aberdeen, NJ - After it was revealed that a rabid pit bull bit three people in Aberdeen last week. The Monmouth County Health Department is now seeking information from anyone who may have acquired, purchased, adopted or come into contact with pit bull puppies in the Cliffwood section of Aberdeen in the past three weeks. “We are currently working to identify anyone who may have come into contact with pit bull puppies that may have been exposed to a confirmed case of rabies in an adult dog,” said Christopher Merkel, Monmouth County Public Health Coordinator. “We need anyone who may be in possession of, have information about, or been in contact with pit bull puppies from the Cliffwood section of Aberdeen to contact the Health Department immediately.”
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