SOUTHWICK – While the reports of raccoons acting strange, often walking in circles, and appearing lethargic began to drop in mid-September, there has been an uptick in reports over the last three weeks, but it’s not rabies, it’s canine distemper.
“It had gotten better, but it does seem we’ve had more reports in the last couple of weeks,” said Southwick Animal Control Officer Liz Bennett.
The virus poses no threat to humans, but unvaccinated dogs and puppies are susceptible to the fatal disease, she said
