Earlier this year, PAW Team was invited by the Human-Animal Bond Association to speak at two national conferences: The Veterinary Meeting and Expo in Orlando, Florida, and the Western Veterinary Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. PAW Team had the opportunity to speak about why expanding access to veterinary care isn’t just aspirational — it’s essential. We were honored to share our work and perspective with veterinary professionals from around the country.Thanks to our incredible speaker Melody Martínez and Co-Directors Nicole Perkins and Briana Shrode for representing Portland’s work in this field.