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Feral Cat in South Hempstead Tests Positive for Rabies

The Nassau County Department of Health announced that a feral cat collected in South Hempstead tested positive for rabies, the county's second confirmed rabies case in 2026 after a rabid raccoon in January.

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Oct 23, 4:18 PM pix11.com Rabid cat found in Long Island: what to know
Oct 23, 3:52 PM nassaucountyny.gov Feral Cat Tests Positive for Rabies in Nassau County