The Guilford County Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health is alerting Guilford County residents that a raccoon on Water Street in Greensboro tested positive for the rabies virus on August 4, 2026. This is the eleventh confirmed case of animal rabies in 2026.
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Guilford County Animal Services (GCAS) is currently caring for more than 700 animals, one of the highest point-in-time animal populations in the facility’s history, impacting the department's resources.
Due to the overwhelming number of animals in care, the shelter is experiencing extended wait times of two to three hours for individuals bringing in owner surrenders. This temporary delay ensures that each animal receives proper intake evaluation, medical attention, and safe housing.
The Guilford County Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health is alerting Guilford County residents that a skunk on Haw River Road in Kernersville tested positive for the rabies virus on June 23, 2026. This is the tenth confirmed case of animal rabies in 2026.
The Guilford County Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health is alerting Guilford County residents that a raccoon on Nathanael Greene Drive in Greensboro tested positive for the rabies virus on March 24, 2026. This is the eighth confirmed case of animal rabies in 2026.
The Guilford County Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health is alerting Guilford County residents that a raccoon on Clay Street in Greensboro tested positive for the rabies virus on February 25, 2026. This is the seventh confirmed case of animal rabies in 2026.
The Guilford County Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health is alerting Guilford County residents that a raccoon on Harvey Road in Jamestown tested positive for the rabies virus on February 5, 2026. This is the sixth confirmed case of animal rabies in 2026.
The Guilford County Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health is alerting Guilford County residents that a skunk on NC 61S in Whitsett tested positive for the rabies virus on January 30, 2026. This is the fifth confirmed case of animal rabies in 2026.
The Guilford County Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health is alerting Guilford County residents that a raccoon on Huffine Ridge Drive in Gibsonville tested positive for the rabies virus on January 22, 2026. This is the fourth confirmed case of animal rabies in 2026.
The Guilford County Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health is alerting Guilford County residents that a raccoon on Arden Place in Greensboro tested positive for the rabies virus on December 2, 2025. This is the eighth confirmed case of animal rabies in 2025.
The Guilford County Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health is alerting Guilford County residents that a raccoon on Millburn Drive in Greensboro tested positive for the rabies virus on August 27, 2025. This is the seventh confirmed case of animal rabies in 2025.