PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Testimony by Volunteer Pet Rescuer on Affordable Veterinary Care
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A volunteer pet rescuer testifies about the importance of affordable veterinary care, sharing personal experiences with their cat Lucy and the financial challenges of providing necessary medical care. The speaker emphasizes the need for increased funding for high-volume, free or low-cost spay/neuter programs and affordable veterinary services across New York City.
- Highlights the emotional support role of pets for individuals with mental health conditions
- Discusses the financial strain of veterinary care on low-income pet owners and rescuers
- Calls for city government to allocate substantial funding for affordable veterinary services and spay/neuter programs
- Suggests expanding services like those offered by Flatbush Vets to all boroughs of New York City
UNKNOWN
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Hello?
Lynn C. Schulman
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Yeah.
UNKNOWN
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Alright.
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Sorry if I repeat anything.
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I'm echoing a lot of what I've heard today.
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And I'm reading out for my testimony.
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I'm a volunteer rescuer and pet owner who lives from paycheck to paycheck, often struggling with the highest cost associated with veterinary care.
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My cat, Lucy, is not just a pet.
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She's not just an emotional support animal.
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She's my only family that I come home to in a crucial part of my life.
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Apologies for the over share, but I do so to speak for others going through the same.
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I've been diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder and major depressive disorder.
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And Lucy plays an essential role in managing my symptoms.
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Her presence and support are invaluable to my mental health and well-being.
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Recently, I faced significant financial challenges while trying to provide Lucy with necessary veterinary care.
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Fortunately, I was able to access affordable care or referral services at flat flatbush vets.
Corinne Schiff
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Which made
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a critical difference in her health.
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However, not everyone has access to such low cost care, and many pet owners and rescuers struggle to provide for their animals due to prohibitive costs.
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To ensure that more people like me can afford essential veterinary services and to support our efforts in rescuing and caring for animals.
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It is crucial that the New York City government allocates substantial funding for high volume, free and or low cost bay neuter programs and affordable vet care.
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Despite the financial strain, I commuted 1 hour on the train to ensure Lucy received that care she deserved.
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This experience highlight highlighted both critical the critical need for affordable care and the lengths to which pet owners will go to protect their beloved companions' solutions.
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Let's work on providing the same example flattish vets has offered in all boroughs of New York City.
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Like previously stated, we need a a city the city as a partner.
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Let's focus on electing and employing experienced leaders to ensure that funding is properly allocated to the rescuers and programs.