Newschannel 6 continues to look out for you and your health. We took some of your concerns, about the health risks surrounding a lot of roadkill on Texoma roads, straight to Wichita Falls Animal Services.
Several viewers wrote on our Facebook Page or contacted the station about the amount of roadkill and whether people or their pets are at a higher risk of contracting rabies.
Animal Services Administrator Katrena Mitchell said. "Animals are coming out of their winter dormancy. It's also mating season as soon as spring rolls around and things warm up, so we're going to start to see more and more wildlife coming into the city."
Mitchell said any domestic pets over 4 months old need to be vaccinated against rabies and humans should avoid any contact with roadkill or animals behaving erratically. She said, "If they're out during the day or they're not acting right or they're approaching humans or pets - raccoons and skunks will usually be scared so they'll take off. If they show no fear or they are acting in a different way give Animal Control a call or law enforcement if yore outside the city here."
Bats, foxes, coyotes, skunks and raccoons are some of the largest carriers of the rabies virus in Texas. If you are exposed and don't get a shot before showing symptoms, the virus is nearly always fatal.
Mitchell said if you see an animal behaving strangely, or spot any roadkill, give them a call at (940) 761-8894.
Friday, May 17 2013 11:38 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:38:58 GMT
The city of Burkburnett will propose changes for water conservation on Monday, including a water usage surcharge and changes to stage three drought restrictions.
The city of Burkburnett will propose changes for water conservation on Monday, including a water usage surcharge and changes to stage three drought restrictions.
Friday, May 17 2013 11:58 AM EDT2013-05-17 15:58:51 GMT
The Children's Aid Society of West Texas Inc. is having their 10th Annual Fundraiser Sunday from 1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Outskirts, 5029 Jacksboro Highway.
The Children's Aid Society of West Texas Inc. is having their 10th Annual Fundraiser Sunday from 1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Outskirts, 5029 Jacksboro Highway.
Friday, May 17 2013 11:39 AM EDT2013-05-17 15:39:37 GMT
By 2020, half of all Americans over age 50 are expected to have low bone density or osteoporosis, and 1 in 2 women (that's 50%) of women over 50 will break a bone due to this disease.
By 2020, half of all Americans over age 50 are expected to have low bone density or osteoporosis, and 1 in 2 women of women over 50 will break a bone due to this disease.
