Tresa Hendrix Webboard User Reg: 05-08-2008
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I'm really pissed about this right now. I decided to get my dog his rabies titer test and not vax him. My ex boss told me many dog show people here are doing it and the city accepts it. I had to make sure for myself before I decided to do it so I called the city treasurer's office. The girl I talked to said "yes just send the rabies titer results in with your application just like the rabies certificate". So I did just recently and got it back today with a note saying your dog does not have a current rabies cert, please send this with his current rabies cert. WTF?
A tired dog is a good dog, a trained dog is a better dog.
I'm not sure in your area, but I suspect up here that vets are in cahoots with some of the government policy makers to ensure their survival in the companion animal racket.
I can buy almost anything you can inject into an animal destened for the food supply, but God forbid I try to do something for my pets.
Would'nt the titer test be even better than a recent vacination as Its already working? (plus I'm guessing you spent more on the test than the injection would be?)
I would try another phone call and explain that you were previously told by someone in their office (would be helpful if you had a name) that titers were acceptable and would someone please check for certain on what their policy is. I would also mention that you have heard they have accepted titers in other cases. If you are told again that they will accept it, get the name of the person you talked to in case they dispute it again. It's not right that they accept it (allegedly) for some people and not for others. Could just be a case of the left hand not knowing what the right hand is doing.
Tresa Hendrix Webboard User Reg: 05-08-2008
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The titer test was expensive and I had it done after talking to them and what I thought was confirming it. I would think they had rather have a titer than a rabies vacc. The titer shows that it worked.
I hope somebody at the office just screwed up and didn't know what to do. I wonder about that, maybe they know somebody there (but then the girl on the phone said so...I even asked her if she knew what I was talking about). Its just strange. My dad suggested he could go down there tomorrow (he knows people there, they might help him more.) He's an ex cop and knows a lot of people who work for the city, they really respect him.
A tired dog is a good dog, a trained dog is a better dog.
Note that local laws can be stricter (although not more lenient) than the state laws.
ETA
All states have now adopted the 3-year standard. Not all have passed a medical exemption protocol. Not all states accept titers for rabies (and in fact there are some municipalities that do not, even in states that do).
Edited by Connie Sutherland (12/18/2011 07:28 PM)
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Tresa Hendrix Webboard User Reg: 05-08-2008
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I read that and a lot of it, what they say for current vaccinated dogs (if exposed) is 45 days observation and in another paragraph I shit you not, it says they should be confined for 6 months (current vaccinated dogs)...major contradiction. I think the whole thing is contradictory, they mention titers potentially not being sure proof of immunity and they say the same thing for the vaccine yet the vaccine is legal and the titer only if a vet writes a note. ? Sorry for the rant, I know I'm preaching to the choir.
The state rule is a far cry from what the woman told me on the phone. I asked thoroughly to be sure, she said just send in the titer with your lic application. I did. I'm annoyed, let me see what my dad found out...
Oh and THIS is just one example why people should be more interested in what their government is doing!
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Anne Jones Webboard User Reg: 04-29-2004
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In CT, there is a medical exemption rule. I believe with titer & letter from vet. Needs to be renewed annually, if memory serves me correctly.
I am quessing/assuming that there would most likely be a problem getting that adheared to on the local level, here, also. Just knowing what most of the local level town employees are usually like to deal with. ;-)
Tresa Hendrix Webboard User Reg: 05-08-2008
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Yeah the employees here just don't cut it. LOL
This is what my dad found out, the person he talked to he knows and she said that lady did not have the authorization to tell me that on the phone. Too bad I don't have her name! Anyhow, she said she would look into it the best she can and try and get a lic or tell us what we can do (they were closing). I really hope she can fix this BS. Out of my hands at this point.
A tired dog is a good dog, a trained dog is a better dog.
Melissa Hoyer Webboard User Reg: 05-09-2005
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I know that here in Michigan, it is nearly impossible to get a Rabies exemption. I have heard of only a few circumstances and they were all for very serious medical reasons.
Rabies is one vaccine that I do get for my dogs every three years and make sure they are licensed. While I don't like it, I am pretty sure I would REALLY dislike what would happen to my dog if they bit someone and were not up to date on rabies.
I hope you are able to work this out with your municipality.
SamanthaTopper Webboard User Reg: 03-24-2011
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All states have adopted the three year standard? What does this mean? I'm pretty sure Louisiana still insists that animals be vaccinated for rabies annually.
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