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To: Ilaine who wrote (67816)	9/7/2004 5:29:32 PM
From: Alan Smithee	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 793914

We have a problem with rabid raccoons here, and some feral cats get rabies from raccoons, so be careful. The rabies problem worked its way from the south to the north. I'd think Fla. has a pretty significant problem with rabies in its raccoon population. When I lived in NoVA, rabid raccoons were just starting to become a significant problem. Now, where I live, it's W. Nile fever working its way west.

To: Ilaine who wrote (67816)	9/7/2004 5:33:02 PM
From: Ish	Respond to of 793914

<<We have a problem with rabid raccoons here, and some feral cats get rabies from raccoons, so be careful.>> Had a case of rabies here this year. Been a long time since the last one. I use what's called .22 CB caps for coons in the barn, won't exit the animal. I hate killing them but they are really destructive. Feline leukemia is a big problem with feral cats. Once they get it there is no cure and only pass it on. There is a vaccine for it if used before they get it. We have 4 feral cats that are all treated for all diseases. In the house and out of the house. I should get tips. BTW, we have Gem Kitty, dumped cat, old, no claws, worn teeth. Only weighs 5 pounds and she's whipped the other 3 cats and rules the roost. Attitude counts.

To: Ilaine who wrote (67816)	9/7/2004 5:36:38 PM
From: haqihana	Respond to of 793914

CB, My neighbors, and I, have been keeping a watch on the coons. So far, they show no indication of rabies, and if they showed up often enough, we could call the animal people to take them away. Right now, they have all they can handle, but if we see the coons again, they are going to get a call.