Don't touch dead animals

There's a YouTube video circulating that shows a small child playing with a dead squirrel. While this may be cute in a morbid sort of way, these parents should be warned. CHILDREN CAN GET RABIES FROM DEAD ANIMALS

Preventing Rabies in Children

Sometimes, people may come across a dead animal. Never pick up or touch dead animals and make sure children know to stay away from dead animals. Animals who have died can still give people rabies, especially if they have only been dead for a short time. If a dead animal is spotted, call animal control to properly take care of the animal's body.

YouTube Video of Child with Dead Squirrel