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Peninsula Health District looking for kitten who bit person in James City County

Posted at 5:36 PM, May 31, 2016
and last updated 2016-05-31 17:36:50-04

The Peninsula Health District is looking for a small orange and white kitten that bit a person on May 29.

The cat bit the person on the ferry “The Surry”, which was docked in James City County.

According to the Virginia Department of Health, the victim may have to get shots to prevent rabies if the cat is not found.

The animal will not be taken away from its owner, only placed in an in-home confinement period for 10 days.

If you have seen an animal fitting this description, contact the Peninsula Health District at the Williamsburg Environmental Health office at 757-603-4277.

If you’d like to call after hours, you can contact the following offices:

  • Newport News/Poquoson Animal Control 757-595-7387
  • York County Animal Control, 757-890-3601
  • James City County/Williamsburg Animal Control, 757-253-1800