The infected horse was euthanized last week, the release says. After testing the animal, the state health department notified the town of the rabies case on Friday, according to Woods.

Now authorities are asking the public to avoid all contact with wildlife and stray animals, and to report any incident of potential rabies exposure, through Nov. 16.

Reports of sick wildlife or stray animals should be made to the town’s animal control department at 568-9480, the release says. Any case involving a person being bitten or scratched by an animal should be reported to animal control and also to the state health department at 222-2577, the release says.

Pets and other animals should not be left outside unattended. Pets should be fed indoors and garbage containers should be covered, according to Woods.

“Any persons feeding stray and/or feral cats are legally responsible for ensuring these cats are vaccinated against rabies,” the release says.

The town and Salmon River Veterinary Service have scheduled a rabies vaccination clinic for next Thursday. It will run from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30. at the Burrillville Animal Shelter, 131 Clear River Drive in Oakland. The cost will be $10 per vaccination.

All dogs must be leashed and under the control of a responsible individual, the release says. Also, cats and ferrets must be in carriers. Pet owners are asked to bring any records of prior rabies vaccination.