I work at NMDOH! We decide on a case by case basis, but the reason it’s rarely given for pet bites in the West is not bc of vaccine status of pets, it’s bc we don’t have raccoon rabies here, so unvaxed animals have low risk of exposure. East coast raccoons have tons of rabies, so high risk to pets.

From Marilynn Wann, a trustworthy source. So, so furious this is needed, but grateful to those stepping up in this time of need.