Lydia, I am not sure what you have heard that is so bad about rabies shots. The only thing I could think of is two of my babies have reactions when they receive their shots. But they get boths shots together, the rabies and the distemper. We aren't sure which casues the reaction. Saleena and Tsunami get an extra shot to control the reaction. They are fine. I live in Michigan and I own six ferrets. I won't take the chance of losing any of them by not having their shots. But I take them out of the house and to shows and the like. So it is very important that I carry their records with me. I feel that they are save in the hands of my vets and they all come out fine after getting their shots plus they get a car ride of the deal. Melanie Saleena Moor, Klyde Buddy, Eirik the Red, Vivian Mae, Lugnut, Tsunami, plus 3 cats, 1 dog and 1 spider. [Posted in FML issue 2589]