Kerr County records 8th positive rabies case of 2025

Kerr County Animal Control has recorded the county’s eighth positive case of rabies for 2025 – this time in a skunk found in a residential yard.

KCAC Director Reagan Givens said his office was advised that a skunk was seen in a yard with family pets in the 300 block of Queen Bee Drive, which is located in the Bumble Bee neighborhood located between Ingram and Hunt.

An animal control officer visited to collect and preserve the specimen on Friday, Oct. 31. It was then sent to the zoological lab for testing on Monday, Nov. 3. Word was received on Wednesday, Nov. 5, that the animal was positive for the disease.

“Please never attempt to touch or feed any unfamiliar animal, including stray cats and dogs,” Givens said. “They may seem friendly or tame, but if the animal is infected, it may be the disease causing it to behave that way.”

If someone notices an animal acting abnormally or that appears ill, they are asked to make a note of its physical description, its exact location and where it may be heading and call that information into the Kerr County Animal Control office at 830-257-3100. If it is after regular business hours, then report the information to the Kerr County Sheriff’s Office.