A pet dog has been confirmed with rabies, the first such case in over a decade. The dog, a Husky mix, had killed a skunk. This incident, combined with 22 wildlife cases this summer, has prompted officials to stress the importance of vaccinations for pets.

A free clinic is scheduled to provide vaccinations. It will be held on August 22 at Monterrey Park. Further details about the clinic and the importance of pet vaccinations are available.

Pet owners are being urged to ensure their pets are up to date on their rabies vaccinations to prevent the spread of the disease.