FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Central Emergency Medical Services responded to a chipmunk attack at the Fayetteville Salvation Army November 7.

According to Salvation Army officials, a man who was staying at the shelter brought his pet chipmunk inside with him. The chipmunk got loose, biting and scratching another individual staying at the shelter.

An ambulance was called to treat the injured, according to Central EMS.

Fayetteville Animal Control also responded to the scene, where it was required to remove the chipmunk from the premises.

Animal control officials said the chipmunk would be euthanized and then sent to a lab to be tested for rabies.

Officials with the Salvation Army told KNWA it was important to note: Unless it is a specially designated service animal, no outside pets are allowed in the shelter. Officials pointed to the chipmunk incident as a primary example of the need to enforce the policy.