04/01/2026
☎️ Telemedicine for our pets is here! ☎️
This is great news - especially for communities like ours with limited urgent services, older population and rural environment.
GREAT NEWS: HB 2247 has officially been signed into law! Vet care is now accessible via telehealth for everyone in Washington.
Senior animals who can't be moved, farmed animals, rural families, disabled pet parents, and animals who need a veterinarian's opinion urgently can now all get vet care with one phone call, and without a prior appointment. This also gives veterinarians, shelters, and animal welfare organizations another tool to help animals sooner.
A huge thank you to the bill sponsor, Rep. Lisa Parshley, and all of YOU who took action and helped get this bill passed for the animals! ✊