More Alabama pets testing positive for rabies as 2026 cases hit record

The Alabama Department of Public Health is warning the public about rabies after a record number of cases were reported in 2026 involving domestic animals.
The Alabama Department of Public Health is urging the public to become more aware of rabies precautions due to an increase of human-related exposures and infections involving domestic animals
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