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Skunk with rabies found in North Richland Hills

The animal was found in the 7400 block of Continental Trail, near Bursey and Smithfield Roads, on May 14, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services Zoonosis Control.

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - JUNE 01: Flo the skunk arrives at Edinburgh Zoo from Amneville Zoo in France on June 1, 2012 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Flo has joined a six year old male skunk Fergus, both are striped skunks which are native to North America. These black and white creatures are most iconic for their unique, defensive odour. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

NORTH RICHLAND HILLS -- A skunk found in North Richland Hills has tested positive for rabies.

The animal was found in the 7400 block of Continental Trail, near Burseyand Smithfield Roads, on May 14, according to the TexasDepartment of StateHealth Services Zoonosis Control.

The skunk was found by a resident and showed signs of having rabies, including crusty eyes and being disoriented.

Residents in the city are being reminded to vaccinate their pets, respect leash laws, avoid contact with wild animals, and to not touch injured or sick animals.

For more information on rabies go here.