Pinal County Animal Care and Control and the Pinal County Public Health Services District are warning residents about rabies in wild animals.
The advisory comes after a gray fox in the western Maricopa area of Pinal County tested positive for rabies at the Arizona State Public Health Laboratory.
Pinal County warns that rabies can be fatal once symptoms appear in humans. The disease affects the brain and spinal cords of people and other animals.
According to the county, family pets are more likely to be exposed to wild animals than humans are, making the need for vaccinations from veterinarians important.
Pinal County Animal Care and Control is offering reduced-cost vaccination clinics throughout the area in March and April.
Experts suggest taking precautions, like staying away from wild animals and not disturbing them.
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