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Originally Posted by Fern
Re: #15, if you have an indoor only cat, it's not necessary to get them the various vaccinations, which can be very expensive.
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Truthfully, all cats should get rabies and distemper vaccinations on the recommended schedule, whether indoor, outdoor or mixed. Most municipalities require all cats to be licensed, which requires proof of up to date rabies vacc., and if an indoor cat gets out, or otherwise exposed, the vaccinations will prevent transmission of these diseases as well as prevent the need for quarentine if someone is bitten by the animal. Like stated in the original post, there are inexpensive ways to get pets vaccinated. Even at my vet, the visit and vaccinations cost less than $100/cat total annually. Shelters and adoption organizations often have information on cheaper alternatives.