The Brief A rabid groundhog bit a homeowner and two outdoor cats in Atlantic County, New Jersey. A rabid groundhog bit a homeowner and two outdoor cats in Atlantic County, and health officials say the animal later tested positive for rabies. Groundhog attacks homeowner and pets in Atlantic CountyWhat we know:Phil Connors lives near the home where the groundhog bit the homeowner and two outdoor cats. Atlantic County health officials said animal control officers found the groundhog dead, and tests confirmed it had rabies. The backstory:This is the second rabid animal found in Atlantic County this year, according to health officials.