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Access to Veterinary Care: A National Family Crisis
Access to Veterinary Care: A National Family Crisis

According to a study from the University of Tennessee’s College of Social Work and the Access to Veterinary Care Coalition, 28% percent of households reported having barriers to veterinary care in the past two years- money being the biggest barrier. Is it possible to have a One Health policy from Capitol Hill that gives incentives for pet-parenting? Even for underserved families? Yes, and Dr. Michael Blackwell is sharing about how AlignCare is changing the face of veterinary care for all!

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HealthKrista Karpowichfamilies, pets, veterinarians, veterinary care, Dr. Michael Blackwell, community, communities, barriers, system, animal welfare organizations, program, crisis, AlignCare, aligned, health equity, health careComment
Breaking the Chain: Facing the Nationwide Dog Neglect Crisis
Breaking the Chain: Facing the Nationwide Dog Neglect Crisis

You have to watch this moving documentary Breaking the Chain: Facing the Nationwide Dog Neglect Crisis. Close to 65% of all abused animals are dogs. I’m sure you’d agree that is heartbreaking! Why and where is this happening? What can we do to make a difference in these dogs lives and change the laws so that keeping a chained or tethered dog is a crime? Join our special guest Daphna Nachminovitch who shares the conditions that she and her team see every single day. Listen in!

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Well-BeingKrista Karpowichabused dogs, tethered, PETA, chain, neglect, legislation, investigate, heartworm disease, crisisComment