< Updated 27MAR23 >
Some information needs to be circulated immediately; this is one of those cases. Please read this excellent article by veterinarian Dr. Jean Dodds about the Rabies virus. Contrary to what a few highly misguided people are saying online, Rabies exists, and it is deadly.
Rabies Virus Does Exist – https://hemopet.org/rabies-virus-does-exist/
Don Hanson lives in Bangor, Maine, where he is the co-owner of the Green Acres Kennel Shop (greenacreskennel.com) and the founder and owner of ForceFreePets.com, an online educational resource for people with dogs and cats. He is a Professional Canine Behavior Consultant (PCBC-A) accredited by the Pet Professional Accreditation Board (PPAB) and a Bach Foundation Registered Animal Practitioner (BFRAP). Don is a member of the Pet Professional Guild (PPG), serving on the Board of Directors and the Steering Committee, and chairs the Advocacy Task Force and the Shock-Free Coalition. He writes and edits the blogs for both Green Acres Kennel Shop and ForceFreePets.