Comments on Rabies: Agonizing Choices Can Be Sound Choices

I'd love to find a like minded vet in the Oklahoma City area. I've tried googling it, but no joy. Any suggestions? We camp with our dogs a lot. We have never been asked to produce papers, yet, but I'm worried it will happen.

I have been told by a holistic vet that they will not take care of my dog if he is not current on rabies, meaning having it every three years.
In January, this vet vaccinated my elderly dog. Six weeks later she had to be PTS with osteosarcoma, which had not been evident or symptomatic before the shot.
Now my 10 year old is due for a rabies shot this week, and he has a lump we've been watching. What to do? There are not great choices in holistic vets here. They all claim to be integrative rather than alternative, and will insist on giving allopathic treatments too. No one will stand up to Animal Control on the rabies requirements.
I tried working with an out of town homeopath, but felt it wasn't as good as a hands on local person.
So what to do?

I am all for not revaccinating for rabies, but it seems like the groomer isn't going to take my word for it that my dog is current. They want her papers or to speak to her vet.
Do you have any clients or friends who do grooming (and boarding) for your drug-free patients?
Evelyn