Will Falconer, DVM Moderator
Hi Joan,
I appreciate where your learning curve has taken you. For more help justifying your stand, should you ever face quarantine, be sure to read this post:
Warning: If Your Dog is Out of Date on Rabies, You Need to Know This
Bottom line: you need to be the most informed voice in the conversation with animal control, and that's not hard. Letting them know your dog's options with confidence based on knowledge will make a huge difference.