They say all eight cases were reported within a 13 mile span, from Spring Creek, near Renick, to Cornstalk, near Williamsburg.

And while other counties can rest a little easier, with regular rabies bait drops, to prevent the deadly disease, Greenbrier County is not among them.

Greenbrier County is not part of the United States Department of Agricultures bait drop areas.

But we did speak with a member of the USDA's Wildlife Services division, Friday.

He did inform us that the bait drop method is moving eastward.

It's an attempt to keep rabies from spreading westward.

But the process of adding bait drops throughout the region, happens at a rate of 5 miles at a time.

So it's a slow process.

He did mention that Greenbrier County will eventually receive the bait drops.

But in the meantime, County Health officials say, residents are their own best defense.

Amanda McMichael with the Greenbrier County Health Department says Greenbrier County Animal Control is working to canvass the 13 mile span where rabies is most dominant in the county. They're searching for pet owners, specifically of cats and dogs, for rabies certificates.

Those who do not keep their pets vaccinations up to date, will be ticketed.

McMichael says the cost to vaccinate your pet is under $10. That's far cheaper than the cost you'll incur with a citation.

Not to mention the immeasurable loss of losing your pet.

And just Saturday, you can get your pet vaccinated in the Frankford Veterinary Clinic parking lot from 1 til 2.