Northampton Animal Control

For Immediate Release - November 1, 2024

Rabies Confirmed in Cat Found in Florence Area

NORTHAMPTON - On Wednesday, October 30, 2024, a feral cat from Northampton, tested positive for rabies at the Massachusetts State Public Health Laboratory. The cat was a large, black, long-haired cat found in the area around Clement Street in Florence on Saturday, October 26, 2024.
Rabies is a serious disease, so if you’ve had possible exposure, please reach out to medical staff right away. Anyone exposed to the cat’s saliva—whether through a bite, scratch, open wound, feeding, or if saliva got into their eyes or mouth—has had a high-risk exposure and should seek immediate attention.
If you or someone you know had contact with this cat between Wednesday, October 16, 2024, and Saturday, October 26, 2024, please contact the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (available 24/7 at 617-983-6800) or your health care provider for a risk assessment. Following exposure to rabies, disease can be prevented with prompt administration of rabies post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP). People who did not have any contact with the cat are not at risk from rabies.
If you have a pet that may have had contact with the cat, please contact the Northampton Animal Control Officer [email protected] or call the non-emergency dispatch line at 413-587-1100.

https://northamptonma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/28158/Rabies-Confirmed-in-Cat-Found-in-Florence-Area---November-1-2024-PDF

**REUNITED**

FOUND CAT

Female, no chip found on intake.
Found on Holyoke St.

If you know her owner, please call Northampton Public Safety at 413-587-1100.

Proof of ownership required for reclaim.

FOUND

Found near Village Hill. No chip found on intake. Intact male.

Call 413-587-1156 if you recognize him.

*We are not looking for fosters or adoptions right now*

*Proof of ownership required to claim*

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This friendly bun was found near 36 Damon Rd. during yesterday’s rainstorm.

If you recognize him/her, please call 413-587-1100.

**REUNITED**

Female with unregistered chip. Found on South St.

Call 413-587-1100 to reclaim this girl!

**Returned home!**

FOUND DOG

Intact male, no chip found on intake.
Found on Hillside Dr.

If you know his owner, please call Northampton Public Safety at 413-587-1100.

Proof of ownership required for reclaim.

FOUND DOG

Intact male, no chip found on intake.
Proof of ownership required for reclaim.

413-587-1156

FOUND CAT

Female, no collar, and no chip found on intake.

Found at Meadowbrook Apartments - 491 Bridge Rd.

If you recognize her, please call 413-587-1100.

Help us find her people!

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Our hope is that through networking with other agencies, we can bring a higher quality of animal welfare to our region.

We are your ACO’s, and we’ll always strive to serve your City with dedication, transparency, and a sense of community. 🐾

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FOUND CHICKEN

Found near 71 King St. - Northampton

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FOUND DOG

Intact male, no chip found on intake, brought to NPD late last night from the Village Hill area.

If you know this dog, please call Public Safety Dispatch at 413-587-1100.

FOUND CAT

Intact male, no collar, and no chip found on intake.

Found at Meadowbrook Apartments - 491 Bridge Rd. Reported by staff to be wandering in the area for several consecutive days.

If you recognize him, please call 413-587-1100.

Help us find his people!

We've seen an uptick in calls regarding stray cats, and as the weather begins to cool down, we know concerned residents will continue to reach out.

There are several resources out there for lost and found cats, and this infographic is a great start.

While there's no City ordinance prohibiting cats from roaming, we're still here to provide resources, education, and assistance where it's needed. 🐱🐈‍⬛🐾

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Found Husky in Hadley on Hockanum Rd.

FOUND DOG - PLEASE SHARE

Intact male with no chip and no collar. Found on Hockanum Rd. last night.

Call 413-584-0883 if you recognize this dog.

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(Photo of Derek for tax, who, thanks to the power of social media, was reunited with his mom!)

FOUND DOG

This girl was found near Hampshire Heights on Jackson St.

No chip and no collar upon intake.

If you recognize her, please call Northampton Public Safety Dispatch at 413-587-1100.