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Inability to access veterinary care has been documented as a common reason for companion animal relinquishment, with as many as 28% of surrenderers citing cost, in conjunction with medical issues, as the reasons for relinquishment in one study (Dolan et al. 2015). Safety net programs that address barriers to veterinary care have the potential to reduce relinquishment, thus facilitating behavioral well‐being through stability in ownership and preservation of the human‐animal bond.