HILLSVILLE, Va. (WDBJ/VDH Release) - The Carroll County Health Department and Mount Rogers Health District are alerting the public to a confirmed case of rabies in a feral cat found acting “aggressively” August 21, 2025.

The cat was on the 1200 block of North Main Street in Hillsville, according to health officials.

The cat, described as a short-haired gray feral feline, “displayed classic signs of rabies, including unprovoked aggression and lack of fear of humans,” according to the Health Department. It was reported lunging at pedestrians and possibly engaging with other animals in the area. The animal has since been captured and tested positive for rabies.

The area is expected to see an increase in foot traffic during the upcoming Labor Day Flea Market (August 29 – September 1), w

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