Skunks With Rabies in Smith County

HIDEAWAY – Two skunks with rabies have been found in northern Smith County. They were found last week in the Hideaway area. Both were shot because of their strange behavior. They were sent off to the Texas Department of State Health Services for testing. Both tested positive for rabies. Smith County Animal Control Coordinator Le’Kisha Stinecipher warns you to be cautious around animals, especially nocturnal animals acting strangly during the day. If you see such and animal, call and talk to an animal control officer at the Smith County Animal Shelter.