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MsMoneypenny

True, states do not accept titers- yet. There is a movement to change that. Hopefully that and results of the Rabies Challenge Fund will change the laws. I do planto get my dog titered early next year so I know his status and if we have a case.
As far as staying under the radar before and after- how? I only use holistic vets so have no problem there. I may have to learn to groom my dog myself- the only vaccine our groomer requires is rabies but- she still requires it. Meanwhile she gets titered. Weird, huh?
Can I just not renew the license next time? Will they notice? The fine is $1 per month you are late. If the rabies vaccine is overdue, what then? He has had two since late 2013 because the doofuses at the shelter only gave him a one year one so probably could have had more. His eyes are red and he is itchy. But nothing worse than that and I don't want to risk him getting anything worse.

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Will Falconer, DVM Moderator

Wow, Bob, you really learned what's possible right up close and personal. And readers: I wish Bob were right about "most states." Unfortunately, that's far from the reality. Get a titer if you're curious, but don't count on your state honoring it in place of yet another risky rabies shot.

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