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Health officials seek couple who left rabid cat at Yonkers Animal Hospital

The individuals left the cat in a carrier without providing their names, and health officials need to determine if they were exposed to the virus.

News 12 Staff

Dec 18, 2024, 6:35 AM

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Health officials are seeking the public's assistance in identifying a man and woman who dropped off an injured and rabid cat at the Yonkers Animal Hospital.

The individuals left the cat in a carrier without providing their names, and health officials need to determine if they were exposed to the virus.

Rabies is a fatal disease if left untreated, making it crucial to locate the couple and assess their risk of exposure.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Health Department at (914) 813-5000 to help prevent potential further transmission of the virus.

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