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October 18, 2022

What I saw after Hurricane Ian as a veterinarian in a pop-up clinic

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Dr. Katherine Polak

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Given the dramatic need for veterinary services, the idea of establishing a pop-up vet clinic next to the HSUS food distribution point was born, so that the local community could access basic veterinary care.
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