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NJ dog quarantined after fight with rabid skunk, health officials say

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A dog in South Jersey is being monitored for the next few weeks after getting into a fight with a rabid skunk, according to the Camden County Department of Public Health. This all unfolded on Aug. 14, 2026, when the dog and the skunk got into a fight in the dog’s backyard in Cherry Hill, officials said. An animal control officer was able to capture the skunk and took it for rabies testing, officials explained. The test results came back as positive on Aug. 19, health officials reported. Although the dog’s family was able to provide proof of rabies vaccination, the dog was given a booster and is being confined and monitored for the next 45 days, according to officials. Camden County officials said they do not believe any humans interacted with the skunk. Tips to protect your pet from rabies: Keep vaccinations up to date for all dogs, cats and ferrets. Keep your pets under direct supervision so they do not come in contact with wild animals. If your pet is bitten by a wild animal, seek ve