According to Ashland Police Chief Mark O'Hearn, the department has confirmed that a pet dog was attacked by a skunk in the borough recently. The skunk was sent to the Pennsylvania Department of Health and tested positive for the rabies virus.
A second incident involved a sickly raccoon being observed during the daylight hours displaying abnormal behavior and approaching a dog and it's owners near a residence.
Police ask that residents stay away from any animals that appear sickly or displaying unnatural behavior and contact the Ashland Police or call 911 immediately.