Great post, B.J.
This is why I find vaccines so scary. Yes they are necessary in the beginning, but certainly not year after year, and even every 3 years is just too much.
It takes a lot to stand up to your vet though. Thankfully mine is not too pushy, I just say "we're going to pass on those today" and she usually listens.
Rabies is required by law. Most places it's every 3yrs, but in some states or counties, it is every year.
So the only way to get out of it is if they have a medical waiver.
I'm sorry BoBo was so sick.