A solvable problem': Brooklyn's animal rescuers say city-funded veterinary clinics could help end shelter crisis Brooklyn Paper
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"The cost of veterinary care in the U.S. has increased by 60% over the past 10 years...the average cost of a routine vet visit in New York is $84.72 without vaccinations, tests, or other treatments which can easily stack up."
"If you can't afford to care for a pet, you shouldn't get one,' Zweigart said. Well, they were listening."
"Local experts say they can't adopt their way out of the crisis, and large-scale change is needed."
"Animal Care Centers of New York took in 7,440 animals between January and May 2024, a 33% increase from the same period in 2021."
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