Here's a story from our sister paper the Long Beach Press-Telegram that traces what can happen when things just go wrong.
It involves the legal requirement for rabies vaccinations -- but tell us what you think.
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Coco, a 6-year-old Dachshund, was euthanized by
Long Beach Animal Care Services after being scratched by a skunk.
Officials say the pet was euthanized because of state law requirements
for animals that had not been vaccinated for rabies prior to being
injured by a possible rabies carrier.
It involves the legal requirement for rabies vaccinations -- but tell us what you think.
Coco, a 6-year-old Dachshund, was euthanized by
Long Beach Animal Care Services after being scratched by a skunk.
Officials say the pet was euthanized because of state law requirements
for animals that had not been vaccinated for rabies prior to being
injured by a possible rabies carrier.