"I don't want huge things. Like, I want to get a dog someday. But what if that dog has to go to the vet and we have to pay $6,000 to get this dog surgery? Wanting a dog to share with my partner should not be a thing that could bankrupt us."

This article from the @nytimes on July 11, 2022, featured a series of young Americans sharing their worries about their economic futures. 

Aedan's story hit me like a ton of bricks.

While I certainly don't have all the answers to this very complex issue (no one does), I know there are at least a few steps the veterinary profession can take.