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Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985  Well, do you register your dogs with the city/county? I moved and plan to move again, so I really haven't looked into this for the area I'm in now. In my area animal control gives a rats behind about dogs, so they don't check up on who is and who is not registering their dogs, at least I think that's how they work. I've never actually seen them. But in areas like Torrance, CA close to where I plan to move to, Animal Control will fine anyone who isn't in compliance. That means having all pups up to date on all shots, including rabies. You need proof of that to get the license that the pup must wear at all times. And it's an ugly one too.  If you get fined, you have to go to court and I'm sure they'll ask for all your documentation and reasons towards not registering your dog. |
Didn't know Torrance was so strict. Im from Anaheim hills, and I've also lived in LA as well, and both cities never checked rather the dog was up to date. Same with NY. I don't think anyone really cared whether I had a dog or not, more so his shots. That's why I thought it was more of a personal choice for small breed dog owners because they are not out in the yard without my watch, they are too small to really bite anyone nor would they bite, etc.
I will consider rabies shot, but that's about it as fars as the shots go. I've been reading many artcles and they said most vaccines immunize for life. I will tither a little after one year to make sure they are fully immunized, and thats about it.
concretegurl: your "vaccine junkie" article really confirmed everything i was reading about. Thank you! Did you read there that they only recommend two puppy shots (one at 12 and other at 16 weeks)? and then a booster at one year and they are set for life. never heard of two puppy shots instead of three. wonder if it actually works bc my puppies just finished their second shots.
Lorraine: great advice. I have a question for all though. My vet keeps reassuring me he'll be fine if he gets the rabies and third puppy shot at the same time, and says i can't wait til 6 months because it's NY law. I've told him I've been researching and she keeps talking so confidently that I'm getting confused myself. Help? and how do I let her know without "hurting her feelings that she's wrong? (she's a friends friend)