Picture this scenario: It’s a beautiful Indiana afternoon, and you’re out for a relaxing walk around the neighborhood with your favorite four-legged family member. The grass is green, and the sun is shining – all is right in the world…until. Out of nowhere, a tiny raccoon waddles up like it wants to be friends with you and your fur baby.
If your hospitable dog could talk, it would say, “Hey, new friend!” Meanwhile, you’re suddenly flashing back to Cujo and wondering if this cute little raccoon has rabies.
I’ll admit that my scenario might be a tab bit dramatic, but rabies is no joke. And here’s something a lot of pet parents in Indiana might not realize: rabies vaccines are REQUIRED in Indiana.
Why Rabies Vaccines Are Required In Indiana
If you have a dog, cat, or even a ferret, Indiana law says they must be vaccinated against rabies once they hit 3 months old. And there are no exemptions allowed…