A vital connection at risk: Addressing the veterinary crisis in the Adirondacks

A vital connection at risk: Addressing the veterinary crisis in the Adirondacks

For many of us in the Adirondacks, our pets are more than just companions; they are our hiking partners on the 46ers, our morning greeting on the porch and vital members of our families. However, a quiet crisis is threatening this bond. Across the U.S., and acutely within the Blue Line, we are facing a staggering shortage of veterinarians and veterinary technicians.  Recent national data for 2026 suggests a deficit of nearly 15,000 veterinarians…