- We assure proper quarantine and release from quarantine of biting animals.
- Investigation of nuisances related to bats, skunks, opossums, raccoons, dogs,
cats, rabbits, pigeons, chickens and fowl.
- Conduct trapping for biting or nuisance animals as necessary.
- Monitor local animal control agency activities.
- 1,500 Animal bites are reported annually.
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The striped skunk is one of the animals in Alameda County that can have rabies. |