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Barking at the Knot

Understanding the hidden history of animal services

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  • No Hope For Girl Near Death from Year Old Cat Bite

    In 1913, a 13 year old girl developed rabies one year after receiving treatment for a cat bite…or did she?

    Audrey Lodato

    June 3, 2026
    Animal Welfare
    animal control, Animal Welfare, animals, cat, Cats, Community Cats, Edward Forbush, feral cats, Grace Polhemus, hydrophobia, Newspaper Hydrophobia, pets, Rabies, The Audubon Society

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