"Like many New Yorkers, Mayor Zohran Mamdani is currently undergoing allergy shots to bring a new feline family member into their new home. However, more than the exciting prospect of having animal lovers in Gracie Mansion, what New Yorkers actually need are staunch advocates to deal with an underlooked but critical aspect of the affordability crisis: New Yorkers can't afford their pets."
"New York City is facing a growing pet affordability crisis, one that is threatening to get worse. Already, millions of New Yorkers can't afford basic veterinary care, driven by a broader housing and cost-of-living crisis which the mayor made the centerpiece of his campaign. Taken together, it's no surprise that 50 percent of New Yorkers can't afford a pet. Shelters are overwhelmed by animals looking for homes, and the crush is not easing."
"New York spends far less on pet care than other cities: about $2.89 per resident, compared to $13.70 in Miami, and $14.78 in Dallas. The good news is, we know how to tackle this issue. Mayor Mamdani has an opportunity to make affordable vet care for all New Yorkers part of his affordability platform. We can do this with proven, cost-saving policy solutions."
New York City is experiencing a growing pet affordability crisis that leaves millions unable to afford basic veterinary care; about 50 percent of residents cannot afford a pet. Shelters are overwhelmed as the need for homes increases. City spending on pet care is far lower than comparable cities, at roughly $2.89 per resident versus $13.70 in Miami and $14.78 in Dallas. Proposed solutions include appointing new leadership for the Mayor's Office of Animal Welfare (a "Pet Czar"), funding and capital projects to open more clinics, and borough-wide pet food pilot programs to expand community support and prevention, aiming to make veterinary care more accessible and reduce shelter pressure.
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