Overview
- The Oct. 21 attack occurred outside the couple’s home in Blairstown Township, Warren County, after they had fed the stray for years.
- Animal control captured the cat at the scene, it was euthanized, and subsequent testing confirmed rabies.
- The couple drove to a local hospital for treatment and received rabies post‑exposure prophylaxis.
- Officials reported the cat had severe facial injuries and showed aggression and disorientation consistent with rabies, with a raccoon encounter cited as a possible source.
- Authorities say there is no broader outbreak but issued a local rabies alert and advised residents not to leave food outdoors for feral cats.