Rabies is a scary word, but it’s actually a lame, slow, and easily defeated virus if you know what to do. You don’t get it from a random encounter, a kind gesture to a stray, or a hug from your healthy pup. You get it from a bite from a sick animal, and that is a problem you can solve with a doctor visit and a vaccine.
So go ahead, love your pets, respect wild animals from a distance, and maybe avoid licking any bat caves. You’ve got the knowledge. You’ve got the power. Rabies is a bug, not a curse. And you, my friend, are a human with brains—literally and figuratively.
Now go pet your dog. They’re safe. You’re safe. And the world is a little bit brighter because of it. 🐾
