By Sarah Horbacewicz | CBS Colorado
Agencies across the country and in Colorado are warning of a viral disease outbreak in raccoons. Distemper a deadly illness that can spread to pets.
Longmont Animal Control is reporting that they are experiencing a spike in number of calls about sick raccoons in the Colorado city.
Animal Control officer Ashley Walters says that that distemper won’t get humans sick, but can spread to cats, dogs and even ferrets if they’re not vaccinated. Now, Walters wants to spread awareness as officers respond to a higher number of calls than in recent years.