Raccoon Hangs Around Yorktown, Sick Cat in Arlington Heights and More Animal Control Reports

The following are the latest animal control reports from the Animal Welfare League of Arlington. For more information, visit www.awla.org.

Wednesday, Nov. 6, 5200 block of North Yorktown Boulevard: A caller reported a raccoon perched on top of a batting cage at Yorktown High School. An animal control officer responded and found a scared juvenile raccoon clinging to the top of the cage. The officer encouraged the raccoon off of the structure using her control pole. Once the field lights were turned off for the night, the uninjured raccoon wandered off.

Thursday, Nov. 7, 900 block of South Irving Street: A resident called concerned about their neighbor's cat, which appeared to be sick. Animal control officers responded, met with the cat's owner and confirmed that the cat is current on rabies vaccine and is also receiving appropriate veterinary care for an eye infection.

Saturday, Nov. 9, 1200 block of North Powhatan Street: Received a call about a rat trapped in a toilet. An animal control officer responded and removed the rat. Click here for the full story.

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According to the Animal Welfare League of Arlington website: Animal Control officers are charged with the enforcement of all state and local laws regarding the welfare, care and control of animals. While such officers have the authority to issue citations, their primary focus is working with residents to help them provide better care. To report an emergency at any time, call 703-931-9241.