If you or someone you know has been exposed/bitten by a wild or domestic animal, call Henrico Police Animal Protection Unit at (804) 501-5000 or in emergency situations call 911.
Rabies & Animal Bites Brochure (English)
For questions about rabies, animal bites, and what you should know and do if you are bitten.
Rabies & Animal Bites Brochure (Spanish)
For questions about rabies, animal bites, and what you should know and do if you are bitten.
Rabies Evaluation Guidance Form - This flowsheet provides a step-by-step evaluation process for medical providers to consider for patients bitten by animals.
Rabies Information
Answers questions about most any aspect of rabies, including a link designed especially for kids.
Rabies Information for Medical Professionals
American Veterinary Medical Association's Recommendations
National Institute of Health's Medline Plus
Causes, symptoms, signs, treatment, and ways to prevent rabies
If a wild animal has been injured or truly orphaned, do not take matters into your own hands. For information on what to do with injured and/or orphaned wildlife go to http://www.dgif.state.va.us/wildlife/injured/
You may locate a licensed wildlife rehabilitator by calling the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF) dispatch at 804-367-1258 (24 hours, 7 days a week). You will also find a list of wildlife rehabilitators on the VDGIF Web site:
http://www.dgif.state.va.us/wildlife/injured/rehabilitators.asp
DGIF Office Locations and Hours:
http://www.dgif.state.va.us/about/offices.asp