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Month: March 2026
Houston’s Community-Based Spay-Neuter Model Cuts Shelter Intake by Targeting High-Intake ZIP Codes
Animal shelters across the United States have struggled with sustained intake pressure since 2021, as post-pandemic pet ownership, housing instability, and limited access to veterinary care converge. In Houston, where…
Pets Are Becoming a Luxury Good, and Public Policy Must Treat Veterinary Care as Essential Infrastructure
In 2024, U.S. consumer prices for veterinary services rose 7.6 percent, following a 9.4 percent increase in 2023, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (https://www.bls.gov/cpi/).…
State Audit Finds Alleged Diversion of Public Rabies Vaccine Funds Within Regional Animal Health Program
Central Finding and Scope An internal audit conducted by Indonesia’s Supreme Audit Agency (Badan Pemeriksa Keuangan, BPK) and published in its 2023 Annual Audit Summary indicates irregularities in the procurement…
When the Exam Room Bill Arrives: A Family, a Dog, and the New Math of Loving a Pet
The Waiting Room The leash coils around Daniel Hartono’s wrist as his Labrador shifts on the tile floor of a veterinary clinic in South Jakarta. The dog’s name is Milo.…