Rabies is a rare virus that can be transmitted to humans from animals just like any other virus that humans are susceptible to. Open wounds, wiping the eyes with the saliva of the animal, etc....
But most importantly, any animal that is killed because it is suspected of having rabies is required to be turned over to the state for examination to determine that it is rabies infected.......
Rabies is NOT passed through blood contact. The person I was responding to seemed to think that contact with the blood of an infected animal posed a threat. It does not.