Graham plans drive-through rabies clinic after city reports rabies-positive wildlife

City staff told the Graham City Council they have confirmed multiple rabies-positive wildlife cases in the city and are coordinating a drive-through rabies vaccination clinic with a local veterinarian to increase pet vaccination rates.

Public-safety and animal-control staff reported recent positive rabies cases in wildlife and said they quarantined exposed animals and intensified trapping. Staff said they had "to quarantine some animals" after positive test results and that they began aggressive trapping to remove skunks and other wildlife.

Animal-control/animal-services staff (Mike) said Dr. Yoder from Countryside (veterinary provider) reached out and the city has tentatively set a drive-through clinic. Staff described the clinic as a pre-registration drive-through format where owners would register animals and not need to remove them from vehicles for vaccination. The clinic will include a drawing for a $100 Tractor Supply gift card supplied by Tractor Supply to encourage participation, staff said.

Council members asked for clarification on recent test counts; one councilmember asked whether the last report showed "4 positive skunks and 1 negative skunk." Staff replied they had not encountered additional animals requiring testing since that report.

Staff said they plan to post clinic registration on the city’s social media. No formal council action or appropriation was recorded on the clinic; the item was reported as an informational update in the staff reports portion of the meeting.

Residents should watch the city’s official channels for the clinic registration link and scheduling details.