07/30/2026
🚨 PSA Regarding Rabid Bats 🚨
Recently, there have been multiple cases of rabid bats in Kitsap County. We want everyone to be safe and use proper precautions if you come into close proximity with a bat. Now, you can't tell if a bat has rabies simply by looking at it, but here are a few behaviors that would be uncommon for a healthy bat;
-Daytime activity: Flying or moving around during the day when they should be resting.
-Inability to fly: Being grounded, crawling on the ground, or failing to gain altitude.
-Unusual locations: Found out in the open, on lawns, inside living spaces, or in strange spots like on the floor.
If a pet comes into contact with a bat, even if they are already vaccinated for rabies, owners should contact their family veterinarian for advice on boostering vaccines.
