Replies on Rabies Vaccine Waiver? Meh.

I've just plain old not vaccinated for about 12 years. Three dogs in that time, 1 rescued off the road in Austin the night before an ice storm in 2006 I think? I lost her to cancer a year ago last Friday. I only - reluctantly - had her vaccinated once because I moved to place that required it. She had already been spayed when I rescued her so I'm sure she was vaccinated then, too.
About 5 years ago I adopted from Austin Pets Alive, they neuter and give shots but I haven't given any more, and another rescue off the road, he's been neutered and has a green tattooed line on his belly, so I think he may have been cut at Imancipet. I don't know who else tattoos around austin. This one developed a skin allergy around 2.5 years, I've had a really tough time getting control of it. I switched to mostly a raw diet, except for recently. I had to leave a volatile situation so not in my own place - all this explanation leading to my predicament --
I'm temporarily moving into an apartment that requires rabies vaccinations - all of them do now - after raising my dogs in the country, I feel trapped that I have to poison them when I've been able to protect them for so long. I guess I'm just reaching out because this community is of like mind and I need comfort in that. I'm frustrated and angry, and don't want to get them vaccinated. Well, thank you all for your experiences and info. I really appreciate it.

I have successfully gotten a rabies titer for two dogs I have owned. I have never tried to get a waiver although both dogs were immune compromised (my present dog is hypothyroid... came down with this autoimmune condition AFTER his last rabies shot!). In any event his titer test showed robust immunity at 2.5, I believe .5 or above is acceptable. I will NEVER get another rabies shot for him or any other dog I own. My previous dog came down with AIHA AFTER a rabies booster at age 9. What a nightmare that was... not to mention over $12,000 in vet bills over a four year period and three hospitalizations and transfusions. Bottom line... if your dog has been vaccinated within the last 5 - 7 years he/she is probably immune. Get the titer... most states accept them in lieu of the shot.