Use the following addresses or use the links on the previous page to obtain your Senator's and/or Representatives' exact mailing address:

We also strongly suggest adding your own personal paragraph, especially if your pet has experienced an adverse reaction to vaccinations.

The Honorable (full name)
U.S. Senate
Washington, DC 20510

or

The Honorable (full name)
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington DC 20515

Dear Senator (name) or Representative (name):

Many companion animals are becoming sick and dying due to a type veterinary care that would normally save our pets lives ... routine vaccinations. Two of the most serious adverse reactions include Feline Vaccine Associated Sarcoma (VAS), which is a cancerous tumor that forms at the injection site of vaccinations and Canine Auto-Immune Hemolytic Anemia (AIHA). Both VAS and AIHA can be deadly despite extremely aggressive and costly treatment protocols.

While veterinarians commonly discuss the benefits of vaccinations with their clients, it is imperative that they also educate their clients concerning any known risk associated with the vaccination process as well . This would give pet owners the opportunity to make educated decisions regarding the care of their beloved pets. Consent forms describing the benefits and risks of vaccinations are warranted and should be distributed to all animal lovers by their veterinarians.

In addition, a truth in labeling law for Rabies vaccines is highly advised. Unbelievably, with the USDA's approval, some of the current three year rabies vaccines are relabeled and used as one year products. Many animals are receiving a three-year dose every year and most families are not aware that this over-vaccinating is happening.

A "veterinary vaccine injury act" should be enacted. This fund would help compensate families who have suffered negative consequences of any vaccination mandated by law as well as also help fund the development of safer vaccines and vaccine technology. (i.e. alternative routes of administration, such as Heska's intranasal; blood titer tests to determine immunity)

The government, in cooperation with the veterinary professional community, should enact and enforce a "standard" set of guidelines concerning the frequency and location for the administration of both feline and canine vaccinations. Veterinarians should then be held accountable to this "standard of care".

Thank you for your time and consideration of this matter, which holds great importance to many pet owners.

Sincerely,