Originally Posted by Krusenik

pets are generally vaccinated but wild animals especially foxes, raccoons, and dogs can have rabies.

I know my pets are but the rough cat tongues would hurt. You also have no idea what else could be in their mouths besides rabies.

Wow, that sure sounds horrible, especially the bird bit. Hope you recover well and that the rest of your summer goes much, much better than this. At least no spiders crept up, hey?