"People get a dog or cat or any pet with the intention that it's going to be a family member and that it will be a lifelong thing. Then they go to the vet to get that animal fixed, and they get that first bill. And pretty soon, they realize, I can't afford this. What am I going to do?' And when you think about some of the economic realities now, really, what is that person going to do?"
"Goh is doing what she can to offer up at least some hope. She is the medical director of Animal Fix Clinic in Pinole, a veterinary outlet that offers services at sliding-scale pricing and operates with donor support and grants. The clinic also offers no-cost options when financially necessary. This holiday season, Animal Fix Clinic is hoping to raise $25,000 through the East Bay Times' annual Share the Spirit campaign, which provides relief, hope and opportunities for East Bay residents by helping raise money for nonprofit programs in Alameda and Contra Costa counties. The money will allow Animal Fix Clinic to fund a second veterinarian on an additional day each month for a year and allow it to provide services to an additional 500 animals and their owners."
A video circulated in August showed two women abandoning a crate full of cats outside the Antioch Animal Shelter; shelter employees later found the crate empty. Pet abandonment has increased as owners confront unexpected veterinary bills and broader economic strains that make care unaffordable. Animal Fix Clinic in Pinole offers sliding-scale pricing, donor-supported grants, and no-cost options to keep pets in homes. The clinic seeks $25,000 through the East Bay Times' Share the Spirit campaign to fund a second veterinarian for an additional day each month for a year and to serve 500 more animals. Primary services include spaying and neutering, a community cat program, and urgent major surgeries.
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