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Rabies Challenge Fund This album contains important FACTS about the current Rabies Challenge Fund. Several of my friends with Rat Terriers and other breeds have had serious health problems with their dogs after receiving "routine" vaccinations. I first heard about the Rabies Challenge Fund a few years ago.  I did not realize how many dogs and various breeds have been affected with serious adverse reactions to what we are told are "mandatory routine vaccinations." After a club meeting where we talked about the RCF, I decided to do my own personal research to see how wide spread a problem this was or was not.  I contacted all my dog friends and they shared their dog's vaccine reaction problems with me.  To my surprises, it affected numerous breeds, and my own two breeds!  So far, I have found it to be a serious problem with American Eskimo's, Akita's, Rat Terriers and American Hairless Terriers.    As I learn more, I will post that information here.  I will be attending a Rabies Challenge Study seminar and I plan to share what I learn there as well. Here are some pictures and testimony about their dog's health problems and the facts on the RCF. Date(s): March 2, 2009. 1 - 1 of 1 Total. Shared

1. RCF  The Rabies Challenge Fund was set up to support a 5 and 7-year study to see how long a rabies vaccination actually protected a dog. By law, rabies is required yearly or every three years based on where you live. A growing number of dogs are having adverse reactions to the vaccination: from anaphylactic shock to system wide breakdowns and cancer. If it can be determined how long the vaccination actually protects against rabies, fewer vaccinations would be necessary to protect our animals. But there is no "scientific evidence" to support fewer vaccinations and the makers of the vaccines have no incentive to fund the needed research. Public concern from pet owners (fueled by the internet) brought the needed people together and the funding has come from pet owners, breed and training clubs, and the University of Wisconsin. In depth info on the project and the people involved can be found here: http://www.freewebs.com/rcfbenefit2009/canihelp.htm and http://www.rabieschallengefund.org. Judy Schor and her Rat Terrier, Peaches, are very involved in the seminar being presented this spring by the veterinarians that are donating their time for this project. Peaches suffered a system breakdown after her rabies vaccination. Judy is dedicating her time and efforts to promoting the Challenge Fund. I spoke with Judy last night. She is very excited as Apple Valley Rat Terrier Club, one of her "own" breeds club, is a sponsor of the Rabies Challenge Fund. Currently the American Rat Terrier Association, UKC National Parent Breed Club, is discussing whether to become a sponsor as well. Peaches will be on the cover of the Journal for the Fund and will become the "poster child" for the project. To give you an idea of the involvement of the breed and training clubs, this is a list of those donating to the project (taken from the annual report): Kennel Clubs and Training Facilities (Donations have ranged from $ 100 to $ 5000. 25 Clubs gave $1000 or more, and one kennel club has pledged $5000 yearly for 5 years. BRAVO !) Airedale Terrier Club of America Akita Club of Illini Valley American Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club Apple Valley Rat Terrier Club Atlanta Terrier Club Bearded Collie Foundation for Health Bichon Frise Club of America Canadian Mastiff Club Capital City Cocker Club Chattahoochee Valley Bernese Mountain Dog Club Chicagoland Dalmatian Club Columbia Agility Team Connecticut Valley Vizsla Club Dachshund Club of America Doberman Pinscher Club of America Door County Scottie Rally Garden State Australian Shepherd Association Great Dane Club of America Charitable Trust Greater Collin Kennel Club Health and Rescue Foundation of PBGV Club of America Hutchinson Kennel Club Irish Water Spaniel Club of America Kerry Blue Terrier Foundation Lehigh Valley Kennel Club Mad River Valley Kennel Club of Springfield National Capital Bearded Collie Club North Coast Bernese Mountain Dog Club Northeast Wisconsin Spaniel Club Norwich and Norfolk Terrier Club of America Pacific Northwest Chinese Crested Dog Club Palm Bay Agility Club Paw Prints Dog Club Paws Abilities Dog Training Piedmont Kennel Club Portuguese Water Dog Foundation Potomac Valley Belgian Sheepdog Club Silky Terrier Club of America Soft-Coated Wheaton Terrier Club of America Southegan Kennel Club Southern California B.A.R.F. Southwest Airedales Staffordshire Terrier Club of America The Dogs Best Friend Toy Dog Club of Puget Sound Waukesha Kennel Club West Los Angeles Obedience Club Yorkshire Terrier Club of America This important project will benefit all  dog owners in America.  Three club members of AVRTC (Apple Valley Rat Terrier Club), Jen, Robin and Lexi, have had dogs suffer from reaction to their rabies vaccines.  These reactions vary from hives, sores, blisters, swollen areas at the injection site, swollen heads, vomitting, passing out, and re-admission to the vets office for treatment of symptoms. These dogs are from different lines and range in age from puppies to adults. Robin Lutwinas and I will be attending the RCF seminar in New Jersey March 14th to get first hand information and listen to the facts and discussions on this very important topic. Currently on the internet there is alot of misinformation, misleading and inaccurate statements.  Please review this and make your own informed decission.  We hope you too will become involved in this worthy cause for our "four legged friends". 222 Visits 41 Images Shared Album

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