I don't know much about NYC - I am sure it is different, but there is always ways around things. I have a friend who lives in NYC and works at a dog daycare and has a dog on minimal vaccines/etc.
I refuse to over-load my dog on unnecessary vaccines simply to accommodate what some others say he "has" to have. Rabies, yes, I will do that every 3 years as per MD law because it's the only vaccine required by law and God forbid, he were to bite someone or something.
But as for other vaccines, he's gotten his DHPP as a pup, and as a one year old, and I will have titers as proof that he is still protected.
But we go camping, to the dog park, walks through the woods, hiking, beaches, dog events, etc. As far as dog boarding and grooming - I don't board him and I get a mobile groomer. But I do know of daycares around here that will accept titers. Oh and he is neutered, but I know a lot of dogs who still get to do things that are not fixed - it just requires more effort on the owners part of course. |