If you or someone you know or your pet 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.
To contact the Richmond and Henrico Health Departments with rabies exposure questions/concerns please call (804) 501-4651.
Virginia Department of Health
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.
Virginia Guidelines for Rabies Prevention and Control
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
Rabies Information for Medical Professionals
Other Resources
American Veterinary Medical Association’s Recommendations
National Institute of Health’s Medline Plus
Causes, symptoms, signs, treatment, and ways to prevent rabies
Injured or Orphaned Wildlife
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 dwr.virginia.gov/wildlife/injured/
You may locate a licensed wildlife rehabilitator by calling the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (VDWR) dispatch at 804-367-1258 (24 hours, 7 days a week). You will also find a list of wildlife rehabilitators on the VDWR website.
VDWR Office Locations and Hours: dwr.virginia.gov/about/offices/
