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Lawmakers should expand access to pet telehealth technology | Opinion
May 30, 2026, 6:06 a.m. ET At the Rhode Island SPCA and Potter League for Animals, we see every day how deeply people love their pets and how strong the human-animal bond truly is. We also see the heartbreak families experience when they cannot access veterinary care for an animal they love.
Lawmakers should expand access to pet telehealth
At the Rhode Island SPCA and Potter League for Animals, we see every day how deeply people love their pets and how strong the human-animal bond truly is. We also see the heartbreak families experience when they cannot access veterinary care for an animal they love. That is why we support legislation introduced by Sen. Brian Thompson and Rep.
Lawmakers should expand access to pet telehealth
At the Rhode Island SPCA and Potter League for Animals, we see every day how deeply people love their pets and how strong the human-animal bond truly is. We also see the heartbreak families experience when they cannot access veterinary care for an animal they love. That is why we support legislation introduced by Sen. Brian Thompson and Rep.
Lawmakers should expand access to pet telehealth
At the Rhode Island SPCA and Potter League for Animals, we see every day how deeply peoplelove their pets and how strong the human-animal bond truly is. We also see the heartbreak families experience when they cannot access veterinary care for an animal they love. That is why we support legislation introduced by Sen. Brian Thompson and Rep.
Law barring vets from treating animals via telemedicine is outdated | Opinion
Rhode Island law requires in-person veterinary exams before telehealth can be used, creating access barriers for pet owners. House Bill 5555 aims to allow Rhode Island veterinarians to utilize telemedicine, expanding access to care amidst a veterinary shortage. Telemedicine could help address challenges like cost, transportation, and pet anxiety, potentially preventing pet relinquishment.
College Bound Olympians May Now Be Paid For their Name, Image, & Likeness
The Tokyo Olympics will be the first Olympics where Olympians who want to attend college or who are attending college won’t have to choose between accepting a college scholarship and earning money from sponsors based on their Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) and not cashing in on their new found fame. This is a huge turning point in the history of college athletics which I believe will lead to increased revenues for college athletic departments and student-athletes.
Cats who need homes
We had a great time at Feline Fest over the weekend, but there are still many cats who need homes. Click through the slideshow above to see just a few. To keep up with what's happening at the Mohawk & Hudson River Humane Society, visit http://blog.timesunion.com/mohawkhudson/
Executive Director, Mohawk & Hudson River Humane Society
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Individuals, companies and nonprofits of all kinds are recognizing the month in many ways, including ‘going purple’. You’ll see some buildings around town lit in purple and some other displays of purple across the Capital Region. So why is a man who writes about animals now writting about domestic […] [Read More]
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