Sacramento SPCA  Survey

Veterinary Care Services Survey

The mission of the Sacramento SPCA is to foster a loving and compassionate community for animals and people by providing assistance, creating lifelong relationships, and saving lives. As part of this mission, we are committed to offering programs and services that will keep more pets and their families together for life. To do so, we are considering offering wellness services to the community and would like your input. Please answer the questions below; your responses are anonymous. Thank you for your participation.

1.Would you like to see the Sacramento SPCA offer affordable/low cost veterinary care?

Yes

I do not have an opinion on this matter

2.Please check all the services you would be interested in:

Routine Care (vaccines, Heartworm testing, FELV/FIV testing, worming, flea treatment)

Minor medical (minor injuries and infections)

Emergency

Long term medical issues

Major Surgeries (Bladder stones, intestinal foreign body, amputations, eye surgeries, etc.)

Fracture repair

Diagnostic (bloodwork, x-rays)

Dental Work

Full Service (all of above)

3.Would you pay market value for veterinary services provided by the Sacramento SPCA if you knew your support would provide medical care for shelter animals and help income-qualified families obtain medical care for their pets?

Yes

4.Who do you think should qualify for low-cost / no-cost veterinary services?

Seniors

Veterans

Residents already qualified for low-cost / no-cost services by the State, City or County or other municipal program

Persons with physical/developmental disabilities

Students or young adults (under age 27)

5.If you answered "no" to question #3, do you fall into one of the low-cost / no-cost categories mentioned in question #4?

6.If you have surrendered a pet to the Sacramento SPCA, would the availability of veterinary care services have impacted your decision?

Yes

Not applicable-I have not surrendered a pet