Bats are the primary animal that carry rabies in Washington State. Rabid bats have been found in almost every county in the state. Below is a table showing number of bats that have tested positive for rabies in the state in 2023. Visit our rabies page to learn:
- How to reduce the risk of rabies exposure.
- Why it's important to have up-to-date rabies vaccines for your pets.
- How to safely capture a bat that has had contact with a person.
Note: Rabid Bats - Positive Cases in Washington, 2023 table is updated 12:00 p.m. each Thursday.
County of Collection | Month | Count of Positive Bats (cumulative) |
---|---|---|
San Juan | October | 1 |
Skagit | October | 1 |
Snohomish | September | 1 |
Pacific | September | 1 |
Jefferson | August | 1 |
Thurston | August | 1 |
Snohomish | August | 1 |
Spokane | August | 1 |
Douglas | August | 1 |
Chelan | August | 2 |
Klickitat | July | 1 |
Whatcom | July | 1 |
King | June | 1 |
Walla Walla | June | 1 |
Columbia | June | 1 |
Total Positive Cases for 2023 (cumulative) |
16 |