vaccinations and adoption

smitten4kittens

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I have 2 strictly indoor cats. They are a year and a half old and are up to date on shots. For their health I am considering not getting them anymore shots as they are always inside. Whenever I have adopted a cat there was a lot of paperwork about vet references and whether they are up to date on shots. My question is would it make it hard for me to adopt another cat if I stop vaccinating the 2 I have now ? Do they not like to see that at the adoption places?
 

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I know at the Animal Protection League and the Humane Soceity here they will not adopt out to you without calling your vet to make sure your other cats are uo to date on their shots. If its the first cat you are adopting ,you have to prove to them you already have a vet appointment set up for the cat (they will call to make sure).
 
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Thanks for your reply. I was curious about this because I know I will always want a cat in my life and I don't want it to be a problem next time I adopt.
 

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Where I live, the only shot required by law is Rabies regardless if they are strictly indoors or out.
 

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Honestly, Candy only ever got her first rabies and booster shots, and never got another shot in the thirteen years she lived. We had no problem getting another kitty without Candy being up to date! Even if a few rescues may do this, others may not so you can look out for those ones. Aside from Candy's lymphoma, she was healthy all her life without regular vaccinations and never stepped foot outside. I don't plan on getting Cookie and Cuddles regular vaccines either.
 

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Remember that a shelter cat can bring in infections with it.  Keeping them apart for 2 weeks reduces the risk of spread but doesn't remove it.  If the shelter cat has FHV (many will) the stress of rehoming can make it shed.
 
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