One was found on the Pocahontas County side of Hillsboro on the week of Nov. 16. The other had interacted with a pair of dogs in Upper Renick on Thursday, Nov. 19.

Both dogs were up to date on their rabies vaccinations. However, a canvass of the area discovered a large number of unvaccinated pets in the neighborhood.

West Virginia requires residents to vaccinate their animals against rabies under state law. Failing to do so can lead to a fines from $10 to $50 per animal or 10 to 60 days in jail.