When costs rise, older pets are the first to go

At the Escambia County Animal Shelter, Jennifer Tanner and her two children came hoping to adopt a cat. But rising veterinary costs gave her pause.

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“Everywhere I call, it’s gonna cost me $120 for the visit and rabies,” she said, holding the phone while talking to her husband, who had final approval. Her daughter, Julia Johnston, pointed excitedly to a nearby cage…

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