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Regrettably, I was too late to protect my three young children from the harmaceutical vaccine program, but having gotten a kitten and a puppy during the COVID era, there was no way in hell I was going to subject them to such abuse.

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Mar 5, 2023Liked by Darby Shaw

I am a fully trained animal health technician and a dog groomer. One of my best friends is a veterinarian with over 35 years of practice under his belt. I have RARELY seen feline distemper in the 40 years I’ve been working with animals. Those very few cases were all in malnourished feral kittens. I’ve seen lots of kidney disease over the years and have had 2 of my own cats die from it in their early teens. Both my vet friend and I have been questioning wether any vaccines are needed in a healthy animal.

I started seriously questioning vaccines after I watched a large percentage of my dog grooming clients come down with really horrible autoimmune issues after getting a Lyme shot. My vet friend was noticing the same thing and has since refused to vaccinate any dog for Lyme. My friend has told me in confidence that he won’t vaccinate his own animals for anything. I stopped vaccinating all mine over 15 years ago with the exception of a rabies shot. I even regret that because I’ve had 2 cats with feline injection-site sarcomas (FISS). They say that this is rare, but I’ve experienced 2 and know of 5 others. To me that isn’t rare! My friend has agrees with me. If not treated early and aggressively FISS is fatal.

As for the kidney disease, I strongly think that never feeding you cat dry food (which makes a cat or dogs kidneys work overtime), can mitigate possible damage from the vaccines.

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Mar 5, 2023Liked by Darby Shaw

17 years ago, my daughter was gifted two sweet kittens who were sisters. They both received their “necessary” vaccines before she got them and she kept them as indoor cats. Sadly, at just 4 1/2, Burberry developed CKD. Despite changing her diet and seeing a specialist (who never charged for the visit, God bless him!), we had to end her suffering when she was just 5 years old. Her sister Porsche is now a little over 17 years old and has not received any vaccines since the ones she received as a kitten...nor has she been to the vet for any illness. She’s still playful, active and very healthy!

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If we’re gonna talk about pet vaccines, we should talk to Albert Bourla, Pfizer’s CEO. He is, after all, a veterinarian

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I have information showing that Parvovirus in dogs emerged worldwide in 1978. It was found that it is virtually identical to the feline leukaemia virus. In 1978, the canine distemper vaccine used was cultured using feline tissue. Coincidence? I don't think so! I wish there was a way to share the files here but I can't work out how to. I will upload to my personal substack, Informed Choice, later today. Vaccines have always caused dis-ease. In my opinion, the only way to 'catch' a virus is to have it directly injected into your body.

Vaccination is the perfect crime...

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Mar 5, 2023Liked by Darby Shaw

Thank you for writing this, Darby! I lost my 8 year old Turkish Angora cat , Nigel, to CKD a couple years ago and my maternal instinct (yes I'm a cat mom) said, the vaccines were the culprit. He passed away in such young age and I was following the annual vaccination blindly. Nigel taught me to search deeper and now I have a vaxx free stray cat, J Lo who is now 12 year old!

My question to you though, how can we adopt a cat without having to get them vaccinated?

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Thank you !

3 dogs, 2 friends dogs later, I woke up to the dog vax poisoning, pre Covid.

All of them dying of strange diseases.

When I found out a 5 lb chihuahua received the same dose size as a 125 Rotti. WTF.

My dogs are no longer vaxed.

Most last longer than told.

No poisonous flea collar, drops.

Heart worm given 1 every few months, cause it’s ivermectin.

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Mar 5, 2023Liked by Darby Shaw

Thank you!!!

Wow, my goodness. Willow, what a beautiful creature you were (and are, on the spirit side)!

I just lost a feline to cancer in late 2022 at holiday time. I tried to treat her as holstically as possible, in terms of her diet, but this was nearly impossible on the veterinary care side. She was a long hair, so it was next to impossible to find a groomer who would accept her without a "rabies vaccine", or even veterinary care, in many circumstances!!!. I only administered the bare minimum of "shots" but I am still wondering if they were the cause. I previously had three pets, all lost to cancer, when I was much less awake to the perils of veterinary allopathy.

I look forward to your columns on "rabies vaccines" and thank you in advance for the service you are performing. I am very sorry for the loss of your beloved father, please accept deepest condolences, and same for your dear departed pet. All support to you and best wishes to you and your family.

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Darby, thank you for the work you are doing on this very important issue. Losing our beloved Great Pyrenees to osteosarcoma at age 8 was the last straw for us and we have been on a natural path ever since. Unfortunately, it is a very lonely path. Even when I mention our vaccination concerns to those with other pets, I am met with strange looks and a distinct lack of curiosity or interest. Currently, we have two male Golden Retrievers, both have had vasectomies instead of neuter (to retain hormones, and thereby help prevent cancer and joint disease). Even here, I am reluctant to tell how we are caring for them, but it is as naturally as possible and as devoid of allopathic care as we can manage. Same with our own health. Dr Will Falconer (VitalAnimal.com) has been a terrific resource, and cheerleader, in these efforts. Thanks again, Darby, I look forward to the next two in the series.

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Mar 6, 2023Liked by Darby Shaw

I'm so glad you are bridging this topic from humans to our pets, thank you! Why on earth would Big Harma care about our pets anymore that it cares about us?!? Once you "get it", the entire narrative falls away and you will find yourself on a new path. It takes time, patience, networking and sleuthing to find vets that will be supportive - they usually aren't very vocal about it, but they exist. Feeding both dogs & cats a natural diet is another way to support them..I've been doing it for many years with great success. A healthy animal doesn't need to see the vet! For those interested, this site has lots of pertinent information around this topic: https://rotationalmonofeeding.com/ I'm looking forward to the canine post (and I'll be forward your work to several others in the hopes they will start connecting the dots)

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To anyone in the Austin, TX, area, there is (or was, in 2008) an incredible vet who makes house calls for cats. She recommended I NOT vaccinate my indoor cat, saying it was unnecessary and potentially dangerous. Team Reality member for sure. Ping me here for her name: ladycasey04 at gmail.com (My cat lived to be 22yrs old!)

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Mar 6, 2023·edited Mar 6, 2023Liked by Darby Shaw

Vaccines and crappy diets are definitely maiming and killing our kids and pets. When we lost our dog to Osteosarcoma, I found compelling evidence that it started at the place where many vaccines are given.

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This is germane, and no pet requires any vaccine:

In Response To Steve Kirsch's Latest Substack Post: Is it safe to vaccinate your pet?

https://www.2ndsmartestguyintheworld.com/p/in-response-to-steve-kirschs-latest

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Still to read, however it has become a much graver concern for me now, given the reality of pharma machinations we have had shoved down our throats these last few years.

I watched a pet rescue show as they proceeded to vaccinate a puppy and my immediate, visceral gut reaction was, "No! Wait! Are you sure that's safe!!?"

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Mar 6, 2023Liked by Darby Shaw

Got brother kittens from a shelter in 2021. My sister has been doing tigers on her dogs for at least 12 years. None have needed any boosters. Rabies still required every 3 years, though she skipped it in an elderly dog of hers. Seeing that, I only did the first few shots for my kittens and only did the feline leukemia one and required rabies at their annual. I was pushed to do distemper but with zero knowledge of its history, I just said no thanks. With my “cat Vax hesitancy,” (ha!) I got an interesting input from the vet. She said that they dont use the shots with the formulation that caused injection site cancers! I didn’t even know those existed. But that did but comfort me.

For your rabies articles, it might be worth it to find the list of states that allow titers as proof of immunity. There was a bill the other year in NH to allow it, but it didn’t make it out of committee.

The reason I spread my kids’ Vax schedule out was due to my family cat getting 3-4 shots one annual visit and her nearly dying. The vet made a note not to do rabies with the other shots. I never forgot that. Now that I know better, I’m sick thinking of the shots I was talked into for my kids. Never again. My son’s Tourette’s is probably from vaccines. He got fevers and viral hives from his shots all the time even though I spread them out. Imagine if i let them load him up each time? Ugh. I was told it was normal. I called the office every time to report it “as directed by the sheet” -- the VAERS info sheet they gave me. Highly doubt they ever filed a report!

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Mar 6, 2023Liked by Darby Shaw

I just a month or so ago helped usher my Tio homeward to the heavens. He was a long haired Chihuahua. He died at 19 years 4 no ths and 3 days. He nearly died of anaphylaxis from leptospirosis. As a pup he had trouble moving air with interceptor. He had trouble (coughing) after heartguard so we have it over two days (1/2 each day consecutively). So the reaction that thankfully I noticed in a timely manner to rush him to the vet to save his life, was resolved rapidly $1000 later! We totre tested him once then asked why would we vaccinate? We don't vaccinate humans every year (well unless forced to in the childhood vax schedule). And due to the reaction the vet said no more vax for him except rabies (state mandated). Then at 18 he struggled in health and ultimately we realized it was due to the sourcing of his high quality dog food due to pandemic supply chain issues. Our other Chihuahua that was given to us only 6 months before died of kidney failure due to the food. So we Barbara Bushed it at that point. No more medical care. We stopped heart guard, no more vet trips and moved to human grade high quality dog food. I could afford that so I did it. His health was the best in the last 14 months of his life. Go figure! And if he hadn't been taken down by two greyhounds, he might still be here! What will I do with my next dog...rabies because I am forced to (which is dumb, my dog most likely is never gonna be alone near a rabid animal!), and research the rest. I better start now. I have heard heartguard only needs to be given 8 months a year. The last time he had blood work at almost 19 because he had diarrhea and he was.old, so we had some decisions to make-the vet said his blood work looked like a 2 year old. My dog has taught me the value of excellent quality food, walk 3 miles everyday (which he did up until getting attacked), sunshine, swim in summer (he was an excellent swimmer) and let mother nature do her job, less is more. He left only once all our lessons were taught by him and we learned them. I know all animals are the best. Tio loved an incredible, wonderful life. I am grateful to have been his steward.

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