The Florida Department of Health in Duval County issued a rabies alert for Arlington Wednesday.
This is the first rabies alert this year in Duval and is effective until October 8.
The department issued the alert after discovery a rabid cat. Human exposure was also involved in the alert.
Pet owners are encouraged vaccinate their pets and make sure they are not exposed to wild animals.
Rabies Alert Boundaries
North – Leon Road @ Atlantic Boulevard
South- Woodpine Drive @ Donnawood Drive
East – Alden Road @ Alden Trace Boulevard West
West- Ivey Road @ Hidden Village Drive