Three Haddonfield Cats Quarantined After Contact With Rabid Bat

9 articles · Updated · Hoodline · Apr 26

Camden County officials confirmed that a bat found in a Haddonfield attic on April 18 tested positive for rabies, prompting the quarantine of three household cats.
All three cats received rabies booster shots and will be confined and observed for 45 days under county guidance, though no human exposures are known.
Officials urge pet owners to keep vaccinations current and report animal bites, as Camden County continues to see sporadic wildlife rabies cases, with state labs confirming infections and public advisories issued as needed.

After a rabid skunk and bat, which wild animal in Camden County poses the next likely rabies threat to residents?

Your pet had a brush with wildlife. What are the critical first steps to take to prevent a fatal rabies infection?

Beyond vaccinating pets, what is New Jersey doing to combat the root cause of increasing human-wildlife conflicts?

With rabies cases rising in NJ, are current wildlife vaccination programs failing to protect suburban communities?

A rabid bat was found in a Haddonfield attic. How can you be sure your own home is sealed against this deadly threat?

Is the costly public health response to animal rabies an overreaction, given how rare human cases are in the United States?