Second Case of Rabies Reported in Forsyth

So far, it's the second case of rabies reported in Forsyth County this year.

A fox that was involved with two dogs has tested positive for rabies, according to authorities. Sgt. Debra Frampton of the Forsyth County Animal Control Unit said on April 16 two dogs belonging to a resident on Hickory Trail, which is located off Chamblee Gap Road, northwest of downtown Cumming, became "tangled up" with a fox. After the dog's owner killed the fox, the resident took the wild animal along with the dogs, to a veterinarian. The fox was tested and the results revealed it had rabies. Meanwhile, the dogs were revaccinated. The sheriff's office reports that no humans were attacked or injured by the fox. If you suspect an animal of being rabid, contact the Animal Control Unit at 770-781-2138 or call 911 immediately. Also, make sure…

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FOLLOW UP: Letter to the Editor: Humane Society President Accused of Stealing Dog

Lance White, president of the Humane Society of Forsyth County, tells his side of the story.

Update: Friday, March 8, 7:54 a.m. It has been more than two weeks since Lance White, president of the Humane Society of Forsyth County, wrote his "Letter to the Editor" to Cumming Patch. Since publication of the letter we heard from more than 100 readers in Forsyth County and across the U.S. who had plenty to say about the situation. During a brief conversation with Lance, he told me that no action has been taken against him from the woman who accused him of stealing her dog (mentioned in the letter to the editor). Since the week of Feb. 18, Lance told me that the woman and her male dog (pictured) has since left the residence, where Lance found the tethered dog, to an unknown location. In the meantime, the female dog Lance rescued remains…

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Lance White

9:48 am on Tuesday, March 12, 2013

I still invite you to our County Allison Verhoven. I am not a digger, I am someone who believes in freedom of speech. We can agree to disagree and that is about all you and I will ever agree on. I can see that you always are looking for the race card. Most people that saw my post understood that it was about the dogs and nothing else.   more ›