[Wylie's Mom]

Originally Posted by megansmomma

Exemptions

The vaccination requirements shall not apply to any dog, cat, domesticated ferret if the animal is transported through New York state and remains in the state 15 days or less; the animal is confined to the premises of an incorporated society devoted to the care of lost, stray or homeless animals; a licensed veterinarian has determined that the vaccination will adversely affect the animal's health; the animal is confined to the premises of a college or other educational or research institution for research purposes; or if the animal is unowned (feral, wild, not socialized).
NYSDOH, 8/25/05

Here is a link for a Rabies Exemption form.

http://www.agriculture.ny.gov/AI/vet...mpt%20Form.pdf

Vets are usually very strict about giving the vaccine prior to surgical procedures because if the staff were to be bitten while your animal was under their care they could be help liable and your dog could be quarantined.

Yay, so helpful!!! There's what you need right there.