The Pennsylvania Department of Health said Tuesday that a kitten given away from a York County residence tested positive for rabies, and there are other kittens that need to be located.

There were seven "free kittens," approximately 1 to 2 months old, advertised at a residence on West Canal Road in Dover, PA. One kitten taken from this residence on June 27 developed rabies several weeks later at its new home. A littermate is accounted for in that same household and tested negative for rabies.

Health Department officials would like to speak to anyone who picked up two free kittens June 14 or three free kittens June 26 from the residence. The department wants to check the status of these kittens and ensure there no possible rabies risks to humans or other animals.

Anyone who may have information about these kittens is encouraged to call the York County State Health Center at (717) 771-4505 or the Department of Health at (877) PA-HEALTH.

Touching or handling a potentially rabid animal does not constitute exposure unless you have been bitten or scratched. Under these circumstances, you should seek medical attention immediately.

For details, call the PA Department of Health at (877) PA-HEALTH. General information on rabies along with other diseases and illnesses is available at www.health.state.pa.us.