Please Support H.B. 5804 to Protect Access to Veterinary Telemedicine (March 2022)

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A set of form emails sent to Sondra Gordon and addressed to the House Committee on Rules and Competitiveness, each with the subject line "Please Support H.B. 5804 to Protect Access to Veterinary Telemedicine." Each email, written as from a Michigan resident, urges the committee to vote yes on House Bill 5804. The common text states that the veterinary industry faces a detrimental shortage of professionals and that veterinary telemedicine helps senior pet owners, people in underserved and remote areas and those at high risk for COVID-19. Senders include Terri Caribardi, Denise Norris, Joyce Pietila, Patricia Cummings, Lucia Bucklin, Jennifer Aulgur, Dianne Phillips and Emily Palmer. The first email is dated March 9, 2022, and the last, from KYLIE AUGUSTINE, is dated March 4, 2022.

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Sondra Gordon

From: terri.wiechert=nitto.com@mg.gospringboard.io on behalf of Terri Caribardi

Sent: Wednesday, March 9, 2022 9:12 PM

To: Sondra Gordon

Subject: Please Support H.B. 5804 to Protect Access to Veterinary Telemedicine

To the House Committee on Rules and Competitiveness,

As a Michigan resident concerned about access to veterinary telemedicine, | urge you to vote yes on
House Bill 5804.

This legislation would ensure that Michiganders can receive critical veterinary care at a time when it
is needed most. The veterinary industry is facing a detrimental shortage of professionals in the
workforce, and as we have seen in human medicine, telemedicine can help bridge gaps in care
created by workforce shortages or other barriers.

Veterinary telemedicine is an indispensable tool for Michigan residents when they face challenges
getting their pets to a clinic due to disability, transportation issues, or because they have fearful,
aggressive or anxious pets. Maintaining Michigan’s current access to veterinary telemedicine helps
senior pet owners, those who live in underserved and remote areas, as well as those at high risk for
COVID-19.

Please ensure that Michigan’s residents will continue to benefit from the safety and convenience of
veterinary telemedicine by supporting H.B. 5804.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Terri Caribardi
Sondra Gordon

From:

Sent:
To:
Subject:

denisenorris 1234=gmail.com@mg.gospringboard.io on behalf of Denise Norris
<denisenorris1234@gmail.com>

Wednesday, March 9, 2022 8:04 PM

Sondra Gordon

Please Support H.B. 5804 to Protect Access to Veterinary Telemedicine

To the House Committee on Rules and Competitiveness,

As a Michigan resident concerned about access to veterinary telemedicine, | urge you to vote yes on
House Bill 5804.

This legislation would ensure that Michiganders can receive critical veterinary care at a time when it
is needed most. The veterinary industry is facing a detrimental shortage of professionals in the
workforce, and as we have seen in human medicine, telemedicine can help bridge gaps in care
created by workforce shortages or other barriers.

Veterinary telemedicine is an indispensable tool for Michigan residents when they face challenges
getting their pets to a clinic due to disability, transportation issues, or because they have fearful,
aggressive or anxious pets. Maintaining Michigan’s current access to veterinary telemedicine helps
senior pet owners, those who live in underserved and remote areas, as well as those at high risk for

Please ensure that Michigan’s residents will continue to benefit from the safety and convenience of
veterinary telemedicine by supporting H.B. 5804.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Denise Norris
Sondra Gordon

From: jkpietila=sbcglobal.net@mg.gospringboard.io on behalf of Joyce Pietila
<jkpietila@sbeglobal.net>

Sent: Wednesday, March 9, 2022 5:40 PM

To: Sondra Gordon

Subject: Please Support H.B. 5804 ta Protect Access ta Veterinary Telemedicine

To the House Committee on Rules and Competitiveness,

As a Michigan resident concerned about access to veterinary telemedicine, | urge you to vote yes on
House Bill 5804.

This legislation would ensure that Michiganders can receive critical veterinary care at a time when it
is needed most. The veterinary industry is facing a detrimental shortage of professionals in the
workforce, and as we have seen in human medicine, telemedicine can help bridge gaps in care
created by workforce shortages or other barriers.

Veterinary telemedicine is an indispensable tool for Michigan residents when they face challenges
getting their pets to a clinic due to disability, transportation issues, or because they have fearful,
aggressive or anxious pets. Maintaining Michigan’s current access to veterinary telemedicine helps
senior pet owners, those who live in underserved and remote areas, as well as those at high risk for
COVID-19.

Please ensure that Michigan’s residents will continue to benefit from the safety and convenience of
veterinary telemedicine by supporting H.B. 5804.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Joyce Pietila
Sondra Gordon

From: sallylepla5283 =qmail.com@mg.gospringboard.io on behalf of Sally LePta
<sallylepla5283@gmail.com>

Sent: Wednesday, March 9, 2022 3:58 PM

To: Sondra Gordon

Subject: Please Support H.B. 5804 to Protect Access to Veterinary Telemedicine

To the House Committee on Rules and Competitiveness,

As a Michigan resident concerned about access to veterinary telemedicine, | urge you to vote yes on
House Bill 5804.

This legislation would ensure that Michiganders can receive critical veterinary care at a time when it
is needed most. The veterinary industry is facing a detrimental shortage of professionals in the
workforce, and as we have seen in human medicine, telemedicine can help bridge gaps in care
created by workforce shortages or other barriers.

Veterinary telemedicine is an indispensable tool for Michigan residents when they face challenges
getting their pets to a clinic due to disability, transportation issues, or because they have fearful,
aggressive or anxious pets. Maintaining Michigan’s current access to veterinary telemedicine helps
senior pet owners, those who live in underserved and remote areas, as well as those at high risk for
COVID-19.

Please ensure that Michigan’s residents will continue to benefit from the safety and convenience of
veterinary telemedicine by supporting H.B. 5804.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Sally LePla
Sondra Gordon

From: patycaty=msn.com@mg.gospringboard.io on behalf of Patricia Cummings
<patycaty@msn.com>

Sent: Wednesday, March 9, 2022 11:32 AM

To: Sondra Gordon

Subject: Please Support H.B. 5804 to Protect Access to Veterinary Telemedicine

To the House Committee on Rules and Competitiveness,

As a Michigan resident concerned about access to veterinary telemedicine, | urge you to vote yes on
House Bill S804.

This legislation would ensure that Michiganders can receive critical veterinary care at a time when it
is needed most. The veterinary industry is facing a detrimental shortage of professionals in the
workforce, and as we have seen in human medicine, telemedicine can help bridge gaps in care
created by workforce shortages or other barriers.

Veterinary telemedicine is an indispensable tool for Michigan residents when they face challenges
getting their pets to a clinic due to disability, transportation issues, or because they have fearful,
aggressive or anxious pets. Maintaining Michigan’s current access to veterinary telemedicine helps
senior pet owners, those who live in underserved and remote areas, as well as those at high risk for
COVID-19.

Please ensure that Michigan's residents will continue to benefit from the safety and convenience of
veterinary telemedicine by supporting H.B. 5804.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Patricia Cummings
Sondra Gordon

From:

Sent:
To:
Subject:

luctabucklin=gmail.com@mg.gospringboard.io on behalf of Lucia Bucklin
<luciabucklin@gmail.com>

Wednesday, March 9, 2022 9:41 AM

Sondra Gordon

Please Support H.B. 5804 to Protect Access to Veterinary Telemedicine

To the House Committee on Rules and Competitiveness,

As a Michigan resident concerned about access to veterinary telemedicine, | urge you to vote yes on
House Bill 5804.

This legislation would ensure that Michiganders can receive critical veterinary care at a time when it
is needed most. The veterinary industry is facing a detrimental shortage of professionals in the
workforce, and as we have seen in human medicine, telemedicine can help bridge gaps in care
created by workforce shortages or other barriers.

Veterinary telemedicine is an indispensable tool for Michigan residents when they face challenges
getting their pets to a clinic due to disability, transportation issues, or because they have fearful,
aggressive or anxious pets. Maintaining Michigan’s current access to veterinary telemedicine helps
senior pet owners, those who live in underserved and remote areas, as well as those at high risk for
COVID-19.

Please ensure that Michigan's residents will continue to benefit from the safety and convenience of
veterinary telemedicine by supporting H.B. 5804.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Lucia Bucklin
Sondra Gordon

From: ddhartger=sbcglobal.net@mg.gospringboard.io on behalf of Deborah Hartger
<ddhartger@sbeglobal.net>

Sent: Wednesday, March 9, 2022 7:27 AM

To: Sondra Gordon

Subject: Please Support H.B. 5804 to Protect Access to Veterinary Telemedicine

To the House Committee on Rules and Competitiveness,

As a Michigan resident concerned about access to veterinary telemedicine, | urge you to vote yes on
House Bill 5804.

This legislation would ensure that Michiganders can receive critical veterinary care at a time when it
is needed most. The veterinary industry is facing a detrimental shortage of professionals in the
workforce, and as we have seen in human medicine, telemedicine can heip bridge gaps in care
created by workforce shortages or other barriers.

Veterinary telemedicine is an indispensable tool for Michigan residents when they face challenges
getting their pets to a clinic due to disability, transportation issues, or because they have fearful,
aggressive or anxious pets. Maintaining Michigan’s current access to veterinary telemedicine helps
senior pet owners, those who live in underserved and remote areas, as well as those at high risk for

Please ensure that Michigan’s residents will continue to benefit from the safety and convenience of
veterinary telemedicine by supporting H.B. 5804.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Deborah Hartger
Sondra Gordon

From:

Sent:
To:
Subject:

gavimm9=gmail.com@mg.gospringboard.io on behalf of Marla Andersen <gavimm9
@gmail.com>

Tuesday, March 8, 2022 3:57 PM

Sondra Gordon

Please Support H.B. 5804 to Protect Access to Veterinary Telemedicine

To the House Committee on Rules and Competitiveness,

As a Michigan resident concerned about access to veterinary telemedicine, | urge you to vote yes on
House Bill 5804.

This legislation would ensure that Michiganders can receive critical veterinary care at a time when it
is needed most. The veterinary industry is facing a detrimental shortage of professionals in the
workforce, and as we have seen in human medicine, telemedicine can help bridge gaps in care
created by workforce shortages or other barriers.

Veterinary telemedicine is an indispensable tool for Michigan residents when they face challenges
getting their pets to a clinic due to disability, transportation issues, or because they have fearful,
aggressive or anxious pets. Maintaining Michigan’s current access to veterinary telemedicine helps
senior pet owners, those who live in underserved and remote areas, as well as those at high risk for
COVID-19.

Please ensure that Michigan’s residents will continue to benefit from the safety and convenience of
veterinary telemedicine by supporting H.B. 5804.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Marla Andersen
Sondra Gordon

From:

Sent:
To:
Subject:

executive =harborhumane.org@mg.gospringboard.io on behalf of Jennifer Aulgur

<executive@harborhumane.org>

Tuesday, March 8, 2022 12:42 PM

Sondra Gordon

Please Support H.B. 5804 to Protect Access to Veterinary Telemedicine

To the House Committee on Rules and Competitiveness,

As a Michigan resident concerned about access to veterinary telemedicine, | urge you to vote yes on
House Bill 5804.

This legislation would ensure that Michiganders can receive critical veterinary care at a time when it
is needed most. The veterinary industry is facing a detrimental shortage of professionals in the
workforce, and as we have seen in human medicine, telemedicine can help bridge gaps in care
created by workforce shortages or other barriers.

Veterinary telemedicine is an indispensable tool for Michigan residents when they face challenges
getting their pets to a clinic due to disability, transportation issues, or because they have fearful,
aggressive or anxious pets. Maintaining Michigan’s current access to veterinary telemedicine helps
senior pet owners, those who live in underserved and remote areas, as well as those at high risk for

Please ensure that Michigan’s residents will continue to benefit from the safety and convenience of
veterinary telemedicine by supporting H.B. 5804.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Jennifer Aulgur
Sondra Gordon

From: afgrinnan=gmail.com@mg.gospringboard.io on behalf of Antonia Grinnan
<afgrinnan@gmail.com>

Sent: Tuesday, March 8, 2022 7:06 AM

To: Sondra Gordon

Subject: Please Support H.B. 5804 to Protect Access to Veterinary Telemedicine

To the House Committee on Rules and Competitiveness,

As a Michigan resident concerned about access to veterinary telemedicine, | urge you to vote yes on
House Bill 5804.

This legislation would ensure that Michiganders can receive critical veterinary care at a time when it
is needed most. The veterinary industry is facing a detrimental shortage of professionals in the
workforce, and as we have seen in human medicine, telemedicine can help bridge gaps in care
created by workforce shortages or other barriers.

Veterinary telemedicine is an indispensable tool for Michigan residents when they face challenges
getting their pets to a clinic due to disability, transportation issues, or because they have fearful,
aggressive or anxious pets. Maintaining Michigan’s current access to veterinary telemedicine helps
senior pet owners, those who live in underserved and remote areas, as well as those at high risk for
COVID-19,

Please ensure that Michigan’s residents will continue to benefit from the safety and convenience of
veterinary telemedicine by supporting H.B. 5804.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Antonia Grinnan
Sondra Gordon

From: cheryliree=hotmail.com@mg.gospringboard.io on behalf of Cheryl Brand
<cheryliree@hotmail.com>

Sent: Tuesday, March 8, 2022 12:03 AM

To: Sondra Gordon

Subject: Please Support H.B. 5804 to Protect Access to Veterinary Telemedicine

To the House Committee on Rules and Competitiveness,

As a Michigan resident concerned about access to veterinary telemedicine, | urge you to vote yes an
House Bill 5804.

This legislation would ensure that Michiganders can receive critical veterinary care at a time when it
is needed most. The veterinary industry is facing a detrimental shortage of professionals in the
workforce, and as we have seen in human medicine, telemedicine can help bridge gaps in care
created by workforce shortages or other barriers.

Veterinary telemedicine is an indispensable tool for Michigan residents when they face challenges
getting their pets to a clinic due to disability, transportation issues, or because they have fearful,
aggressive or anxious pets. Maintaining Michigan’s current access to veterinary telemedicine helps
senior pet owners, those who live in underserved and remote areas, as well as those at high risk for

Please ensure that Michigan’s residents will continue to benefit from the safety and convenience of
veterinary telemedicine by supporting H.B. 5804,

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Cheryl Brand
Sondra Gordon

From:

Sent:
To:
Subject:

vbdphill=gmail.com@mg.gospringboard.io on behalf of Dianne Phillips
<vbdphill@gmail.com>

Monday, March 7, 2022 11:05 PM

Sondra Gordon

Please Support H.B. 5804 to Protect Access to Veterinary Telemedicine

To the House Committee on Rules and Competitiveness,

As a Michigan resident concerned about access to veterinary telemedicine, | urge you to vote yes on
House Bill 5804.

This legislation would ensure that Michiganders can receive critical veterinary care at a time when it
is needed most. The veterinary industry is facing a detrimental shortage of professionals in the
workforce, and as we have seen in human medicine, telemedicine can help bridge gaps in care
created by workforce shortages or other barriers.

Veterinary telemedicine is an indispensable tool for Michigan residents when they face challenges
getting their pets to a clinic due to disability, transportation issues, or because they have fearful,
aggressive or anxious pets. Maintaining Michigan’s current access to veterinary telemedicine helps
senior pet owners, those who live in underserved and remote areas, as well as those at high risk for

Please ensure that Michigan’s residents will continue to benefit from the safety and convenience of
veterinary telemedicine by supporting H.B. 5804.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Dianne Phillips
Sondra Gordon

From: Jem=jeaniemac.com@mg.gospringboard.io on behalf of Jean MacLeod
<jem@jeaniemac.com>

Sent: Monday, March 7, 2022 10:17 PM

To: Sondra Gordon

Subject: Please Support H.B. 5804 to Protect Access to Veterinary Telemedicine

To the House Committee on Rules and Competitiveness,

As a Michigan resident concerned about access to veterinary telemedicine, | urge you to vate yes on
House Bill 5804.

This legislation would ensure that Michiganders can receive critical veterinary care at a time when it
is needed most. The veterinary industry is facing a detrimental shortage of professionals in the
workforce, and as we have seen in human medicine, telemedicine can help bridge gaps in care
created by workforce shortages or other barriers.

Veterinary telemedicine is an indispensable tool for Michigan residents when they face challenges
getting their pets to a clinic due to disability, transportation issues, or because they have fearful,
aggressive or anxious pets. Maintaining Michigan’s current access to veterinary telemedicine helps
senior pet owners, those who live in underserved and remote areas, as well as those at high risk for
COVID-19.

Please ensure that Michigan’s residents will continue to benefit from the safety and convenience of
veterinary telemedicine by supporting H.B. 5804.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Jean MacLeod
Sondra Gordon

From: jmbrooks=comcast.net@mg.gospringboard.io on behalf of Julie Brooks
<jmbrooks@comcast.net>

Sent: Monday, March 7, 2022 9:48 PM

To: Sondra Gordon

Subject: Please Support H.B. 5804 to Protect Access to Veterinary Telemedicine

To the House Committee on Rules and Competitiveness,

As a Michigan resident concerned about access to veterinary telemedicine, | urge you to vote yes on
House Bill 5804.

This legislation would ensure that Michiganders can receive critical veterinary care at a time when it
is needed most. The veterinary industry is facing a detrimental shortage of professionals in the
workforce, and as we have seen in human medicine, telemedicine can help bridge gaps in care
created by workforce shortages or other barriers.

Veterinary telemedicine is an indispensable tool for Michigan residents when they face challenges
getting their pets to a clinic due to disability, transportation issues, or because they have fearful,
aggressive or anxious pets. Maintaining Michigan's current access to veterinary telemedicine helps
senior pet owners, those who live in underserved and remote areas, as well as those at high risk for

Please ensure that Michigan’s residents will continue to benefit from the safety and convenience of
veterinary telemedicine by supporting H.B. 5804.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Julie Brooks
Sondra Gordon

From: kathyandgeorgem=wowway.com@mg.gospringboard.io on behalf of Kathy and George
Malone <kathyandgeorgem@wowway.com>

Sent: Monday, March 7, 2022 8:38 PM

To: Sondra Gordon

Subject: Please Support H.B. 5804 to Protect Access to Veterinary Telemedicine

To the House Committee on Rules and Competitiveness,

As a Michigan resident concerned about access to veterinary telemedicine, | urge you to vote yes on
House Bill 5804.

This legislation would ensure that Michiganders can receive critical veterinary care at a time when it
is needed most. The veterinary industry is facing a detrimental shortage of professionals in the
workforce, and as we have seen in human medicine, telemedicine can help bridge gaps in care
created by workforce shortages or other barriers.

Veterinary telemedicine is an indispensable tool for Michigan residents when they face challenges
getting their pets to a clinic due to disability, transportation issues, or because they have fearful,
aggressive or anxious pets. Maintaining Michigan’s current access to veterinary telemedicine helps
senior pet owners, those who live in underserved and remote areas, as well as those at high risk for
COVID-19,

Please ensure that Michigan’s residents will continue to benefit from the safety and convenience of
veterinary telemedicine by supporting H.B. 5804.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Kathy and George Malone
Sondra Gordon

From: reneesidlar=gmail.com@mg.gospringboard.io on behalf of Renee Sidlar
<reneesidlar@gmail.com>

Sent: Monday, March 7, 2022 7:14 PM

To: Sondra Gordon

Subject: Please Support H.B. 5804 to Protect Access to Veterinary Telemedicine

To the House Committee on Rules and Competitiveness,

As a Michigan resident concerned about access to veterinary telemedicine, | urge you to vote yes on
House Bill 5804.

This legislation would ensure that Michiganders can receive critical veterinary care at a time when it
is needed most. The veterinary industry is facing a detrimental shortage of professionals in the
workforce, and as we have seen in human medicine, telemedicine can help bridge gaps in care
created by workforce shortages or other barriers.

Veterinary telemedicine is an indispensable tool for Michigan residents when they face challenges
getting their pets to a clinic due to disability, transportation issues, or because they have fearful,
aggressive or anxious pets. Maintaining Michigan’s current access to veterinary telemedicine helps
senior pet owners, those who live in underserved and remote areas, as well as those at high risk for
COVID-19.

Please ensure that Michigan’s residents will continue to benefit fram the safety and convenience of
veterinary telemedicine by supporting H.B. 5804.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Renee Sidlar
Sondra Gordon

From:

Sent:
To:
Subject:

mawmawtof2 =gmail.com@mg.gospringboard.io on behalf of Barbara Feely
<mawmawfof2 @gmail.com>

Monday, March 7, 2022 4:38 PM

Sondra Gordon

Please Support H.B. 5804 to Protect Access to Veterinary Telemedicine

To the House Committee on Rules and Competitiveness,

As a Michigan resident concerned about access to veterinary telemedicine, | urge you to vote yes on
House Bill 5804.

This legislation would ensure that Michiganders can receive critical veterinary care at a time when it
is needed most. The veterinary industry is facing a detrimental shortage of professionals in the
workforce, and as we have seen in human medicine, telemedicine can help bridge gaps in care
created by workforce shortages or other barriers.

Veterinary telemedicine is an indispensable tool for Michigan residents when they face challenges
getting their pets to a clinic due to disability, transportation issues, or because they have fearful,
aggressive or anxious pets. Maintaining Michigan’s current access to veterinary telemedicine helps
senior pet owners, those whe live in underserved and remote areas, as well as those at high risk for
COVID-19.

Please ensure that Michigan's residents will continue to benefit from the safety and convenience of
veterinary telemedicine by supporting H.B. 5804.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Barbara Feely
Sondra Gordon

From: tonya112161=gmail.com@mg.gospringboard.io on behalf of Tonya Lee <tonya112161
@gmail.com>

Sent: Monday, March 7, 2022 4:00 PM

To: Sondra Gordon

Subject: Please Support H.B. 5804 to Protect Access to Veterinary Telemedicine

Ta the House Committee on Rules and Competitiveness,

As a Michigan resident concerned about access to veterinary telemedicine, | urge you to vote yes on
House Bill 5804.

This legislation would ensure that Michiganders can receive critical veterinary care at a time when it
is needed most. The veterinary industry is facing a detrimental shortage of professionals in the
workforce, and as we have seen in human medicine, telemedicine can help bridge gaps in care
created by workforce shortages or other barriers.

Veterinary telemedicine is an indispensable tool for Michigan residents when they face challenges
getting their pets to a clinic due to disability, transportation issues, or because they have fearful,
aggressive or anxious pets. Maintaining Michigan’s current access to veterinary telemedicine he!ps
senior pet owners, those who live in underserved and remote areas, as well as those at high risk for

Please ensure that Michigan’s residents will continue to benefit from the safety and convenience of
veterinary telemedicine by supporting H.B. 5804.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Tonya Lee
Sondra Gordon

From:

Sent:
To:
Subject:

grberesfords=gmail.com@mg.gospringboard.io on behalf of April Beresford

Monday, March 7, 2022 3:13 PM

Sondra Gordon

Please Support H.B. 5804 to Protect Access to Veterinary Telemedicine

To the House Committee on Rules and Competitiveness,

As a Michigan resident concerned about access to veterinary telemedicine, | urge you to vote yes on
House Bill S804.

This legislation would ensure that Michiganders can receive critical veterinary care at a time when it
is needed mast. The veterinary industry is facing a detrimental shortage of professionals in the
workforce, and as we have seen in human medicine, telemedicine can help bridge gaps in care
created by workforce shortages or other barriers.

Veterinary telemedicine is an indispensable tool for Michigan residents when they face challenges
getting their pets to a clinic due to disability, transportation issues, or because they have fearful,
aggressive or anxious pets. Maintaining Michigan’s current access to veterinary telemedicine helps
senior pet owners, those who live in underserved and remote areas, as well as those at high risk for
COVID-19.

Please ensure that Michigan's residents will continue to benefit from the safety and convenience of
veterinary telemedicine by supporting H.B. 5804.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

April Beresford
Sondra Gordon

From:

Sent:
To:
Subject:

dolo736=comcast.net@mg.gospringboard.io on behalf of Dolores Earl <dolo736

@comcast.net>

Monday, March 7, 2022 1:22 PM

Sondra Gordon

Please Support H.B. 5804 to Protect Access to Veterinary Telemedicine

To the House Committee on Rules and Competitiveness,

As a Michigan resident concerned about access to veterinary telemedicine, | urge you to vote yes on
House Bill 5804.

This legislation would ensure that Michiganders can receive critical veterinary care at a time when it
is needed most. The veterinary industry is facing a detrimental shortage of professionals in the
workforce, and as we have seen in human medicine, telemedicine can help bridge gaps in care
created by workforce shortages or other barriers.

Veterinary telemedicine is an indispensable tool for Michigan residents when they face challenges
getting their pets to a clinic due to disability, transportation issues, or because they have fearful,
aggressive or anxious pets. Maintaining Michigan’s current access to veterinary telemedicine helps
senior pet owners, those who live in underserved and remote areas, as well as those at high risk for
COVID-19.

Please ensure that Michigan’s residents will continue to benefit from the safety and convenience of
veterinary telemedicine by supporting H.B. $804.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Dolores Earl
Sondra Gordon

From:

Sent:
To:
Subject:

loricamburn=comcast.net@mg.gospringboard.io on behalf of Laura Camburn
<loricamburn@comcast.net>

Monday, March 7, 2022 1:18 PM

Sondra Gordon

Please Support H.B. 5804 to Protect Access to Veterinary Telemedicine

To the House Committee on Rules and Competitiveness,

As a Michigan resident concerned about access to veterinary telemedicine, | urge you to vote yes on
House Bill 5804.

This legislation would ensure that Michiganders can receive critical veterinary care at a time when it
is needed most. The veterinary industry is facing a detrimental shortage of professionals in the
workforce, and as we have seen in human medicine, telemedicine can help bridge gaps in care
created by workforce shortages or other barriers.

Veterinary telemedicine is an indispensable too! for Michigan residents when they face challenges
getting their pets to a clinic due to disability, transportation issues, or because they have fearful,
aggressive or anxious pets. Maintaining Michigan’s current access to veterinary telemedicine helps
senior pet owners, those who live in underserved and remote areas, as well as those at high risk for
COVID-19.

Please ensure that Michigan's residents will continue to benefit from the safety and convenience of
veterinary telemedicine by supporting H.B. 5804.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Laura Camburn
Sondra Gordon

From: brachdebbie=gmail.com@mg.gospringboard.io on behalf of Debra Moray-Brach
<brachdebbie@gmail.com>

Sent: Monday, March 7, 2022 1:15 PM

To: Sondra Gordon

Subject: Please Support H.B. 5804 to Protect Access to Veterinary Telemedicine

To the House Committee on Rules and Competitiveness,

As a Michigan resident concerned about access to veterinary telemedicine, | urge you to vote yes on
House Bill 5804,

This legislation would ensure that Michiganders can receive critical veterinary care at a time when it
is needed most. The veterinary industry is facing a detrimental shortage of professionals in the
workforce, and as we have seen in human medicine, telemedicine can help bridge gaps in care
created by workforce shortages or other barriers.

Veterinary telemedicine is an indispensable tool for Michigan residents when they face challenges
getting their pets to a clinic due to disability, transportation issues, or because they have fearful,
aggressive or anxious pets. Maintaining Michigan's current access to veterinary telemedicine helps
senior pet owners, those who live in underserved and remote areas, as well as those at high risk for

Please ensure that Michigan’s residents will continue to benefit from the safety and convenience of
veterinary telemedicine by supporting H.B. 5804.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Debra Moray-Brach
Sondra Gordon

From: tim.mantyla=gmail.com@mg.gospringboard.to on behalf of Karl Mantyla
<tim.mantyla@ gmail.com>

Sent: Monday, March 7, 2022 12:56 PM

To: Sondra Gordon

Subject: Please Support H.B. 5804 to Protect Access to Veterinary Telemedicine

To the House Committee on Rules and Competitiveness,

As a Michigan resident concerned about access to veterinary telemedicine, | urge you to vote yes on
House Bill 5804.

This legislation would ensure that Michiganders can receive critical veterinary care at a time when it
is needed most. The veterinary industry is facing a detrimental shortage of professionals in the
workforce, and as we have seen in human medicine, telemedicine can help bridge gaps in care
created by workforce shortages or other barriers.

Veterinary telemedicine is an indispensable too! for Michigan residents when they face challenges
getting their pets to a clinic due to disability, transportation issues, or because they have fearful,
aggressive or anxious pets. Maintaining Michigan’s current access to veterinary telemedicine helps
senior pet owners, those who live in underserved and remote areas, as well as those at high risk for
COVID-19.

Please ensure that Michigan’s residents will continue to benefit from the safety and convenience of
veterinary telemedicine by supporting H.B. 5804.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Karl Mantyla
Sondra Gordon

From:

Sent:
To:
Subject:

mikala2112=gmail.com@mg.gospringboard.io on behalf of Michaelle Hector
<mikala2112@gmail.com>

Monday, March 7, 2022 11:54 AM

Sondra Gordon

Please Support H.B. 5804 to Protect Access to Veterinary Telemedicine

To the House Committee on Rules and Competitiveness,

As a Michigan resident concerned about access to veterinary telemedicine, ! urge you to vote yes on
House Bill 5804.

This legislation would ensure that Michiganders can receive critical veterinary care at a time when it
is needed most. The veterinary industry is facing a detrimental shortage of professionals in the
workforce, and as we have seen in human medicine, telemedicine can help bridge gaps in care
created by workforce shortages or other barriers.

Veterinary telemedicine is an indispensable tool for Michigan residents when they face challenges
getting their pets to a clinic due to disability, transportation issues, or because they have fearful,
aggressive or anxious pets. Maintaining Michigan’s current access to veterinary telemedicine helps
senior pet owners, those who live in underserved and remote areas, as well as those at high risk for
COVID-19.

Please ensure that Michigan’s residents will continue to benefit from the safety and convenience of
veterinary telemedicine by supporting H.B. 5804.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Michaelle Hector

*
Sondra Gordon

From: christines.millerS 1=gmail.com@mg.gospringboard.io on behalf of Christine Miller

Sent: Monday, March 7, 2022 11:49 AM

To: Sondra Gordon

Subject: Please Support H.B. 5804 to Protect Access to Veterinary Telemedicine

To the House Committee on Rules and Competitiveness,

As a Michigan resident concerned about access to veterinary telemedicine, | urge you to vote yes on
House Bill 5804.

This legislation would ensure that Michiganders can receive critical veterinary care at a time when it
is needed most. The veterinary industry is facing a detrimental shortage of professionals in the
workforce, and as we have seen in human medicine, telemedicine can help bridge gaps in care
created by workforce shortages or other barriers.

Veterinary telemedicine is an indispensable tool for Michigan residents when they face challenges
getting their pets to a clinic due to disability, transportation issues, or because they have fearful,
aggressive or anxious pets. Maintaining Michigan’s current access to veterinary telemedicine helps
senior pet owners, those who live in underserved and remote areas, as well as those at high risk for

Please ensure that Michigan’s residents will continue to benefit from the safety and convenience of
veterinary telemedicine by supporting H.B. 5804.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Christine Miller
Sondra Gordon

From:

Sent:
Ta:
Subject:

pattywalen22=gmail.com@mg.gospringboard.io on behalf of Patricia Walen
<pattywalen22@gmail.com>

Monday, March 7, 2022 11:42 AM

Sondra Gordon

Please Support H.B. 5804 to Protect Access to Veterinary Telemedicine

To the House Committee on Rules and Competitiveness,

As a Michigan resident concerned about access to veterinary telemedicine, | urge you to vote yes on
House Bill 5804.

This legislation would ensure that Michiganders can receive critical veterinary care at a time when it
is needed most. The veterinary industry is facing a detrimental shortage of professionals in the
workforce, and as we have seen in human medicine, telemedicine can help bridge gaps in care
created by workforce shortages or other barriers.

Veterinary telemedicine is an indispensable tool for Michigan residents when they face challenges
getting their pets to a clinic due to disability, transportation issues, or because they have fearful,
aggressive or anxious pets. Maintaining Michigan’s current access to veterinary telemedicine helps
senior pet owners, those who live in underserved and remote areas, as well as those at high risk for
COVID-19.

Please ensure that Michigan's residents will continue to benefit from the safety and convenience of
veterinary telemedicine by supporting H.B. 5804.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Patricia Walen
Sondra Gordon

From: alaina.heet=gmail.com@mg.gospringboard.io on behalf of Alaina heetderks
<alaina.heet@gmail.com>

Sent: Monday, March 7, 2022 11:21 AM

To: Sondra Gordon

Subject: Please Support H.B. 5804 to Protect Access to Veterinary Telemedicine

To the House Committee on Rules and Competitiveness,

As a Michigan resident concerned about access to veterinary telemedicine, | urge you to vote yes on
House Bill 5804.

This legislation would ensure that Michiganders can receive critical veterinary care at a time when it
is needed most. The veterinary industry is facing a detrimental shortage of professionals in the
workforce, and as we have seen in human medicine, telemedicine can help bridge gaps in care
created by workforce shortages or other barriers.

Veterinary telemedicine is an indispensable tool for Michigan residents when they face challenges
getting their pets to a clinic due to disability, transportation issues, or because they have fearful,
aggressive or anxious pets. Maintaining Michigan's current access to veterinary telemedicine helps
senior pet owners, those who live in underserved and remote areas, as well as those at high risk for
COVID-19.

Please ensure that Michigan’s residents will continue to benefit from the safety and convenience of
veterinary telemedicine by supporting H.B. 5804.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Alaina heetderks
Sondra Gordon

From: 5275e11mile=comcast.net@mg.gospringboard.io on behalf of Sally Drake
<5275e11mile@comcast.net>

Sent: Monday, March 7, 2022 10:37 AM

To: Sondra Gordon

Subject: Please Support H.B. 5804 to Protect Access to Veterinary Telemedicine

To the House Committee on Rules and Competitiveness,

As a Michigan resident concerned about access to veterinary telemedicine, | urge you to vote yes on
House Bill 5804.

This legislation would ensure that Michiganders can receive critical veterinary care at a time when it
is needed most. The veterinary industry is facing a detrimental shortage of professionals in the
workforce, and as we have seen in human medicine, telemedicine can help bridge gaps in care
created by workforce shortages or other barriers.

Veterinary telemedicine is an indispensable tool for Michigan residents when they face challenges
getting their pets to a clinic due to disability, transportation issues, or because they have fearful,
aggressive or anxious pets. Maintaining Michigan’s current access to veterinary telemedicine helps
senior pet owners, those who live in underserved and remote areas, as well as those at high risk for
COVID-19.

Please ensure that Michigan's residents will continue to benefit from the safety and convenience of
veterinary telemedicine by supporting H.B. 5804.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Sally Drake
Sondra Gordon

From:

Sent:
To:
Subject:

annarite19=gmail.com@mg.gospringboard.io on behalf of Ann Arite <annarite19

@gmail.com>

Monday, March 7, 2022 10:36 AM

Sondra Gordon

Please Support H.B. 5804 to Protect Access to Veterinary Telemedicine

To the House Committee on Rules and Competitiveness,

As a Michigan resident concerned about access to veterinary telemedicine, | urge you to vote yes on
House Bill 5804.

This legislation would ensure that Michiganders can receive critical veterinary care at a time when it
is needed most. The veterinary industry is facing a detrimental shortage of professionals in the
workforce, and as we have seen in human medicine, telemedicine can help bridge gaps in care
created by workforce shortages or other barriers.

Veterinary telemedicine is an indispensable tool far Michigan residents when they face challenges
getting their pets to a clinic due to disability, transportation issues, or because they have fearful,
aggressive or anxious pets. Maintaining Michigan’s current access to veterinary telemedicine helps
senior pet owners, those who live in underserved and remote areas, as well as those at high risk for
CcOVID-19.

Please ensure that Michigan's residents will continue to benefit from the safety and convenience of
veterinary telemedicine by supporting H.B. 5804.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Ann Arite
Sondra Gordon

From: sueoxley=ameritech.net@mg.gospringboard.io on behalf of Suzanne Oxley
<sueoxley@ameritech.net>

Sent: Monday, March 7, 2022 10:25 AM

To: Sondra Gordon

Subject: Please Support H.B. 5804 to Protect Access to Veterinary Telemedicine

To the House Committee on Rules and Competitiveness,

As a Michigan resident concerned about access to veterinary telemedicine, | urge you to vote yes on
House Bill 5804,

This legislation would ensure that Michiganders can receive critical veterinary care at a time when it
is needed most. The veterinary industry is facing a detrimental shortage of professionals in the
workforce, and as we have seen in human medicine, telemedicine can help bridge gaps in care
created by workforce shortages or other barriers.

Veterinary telemedicine is an indispensable tool for Michigan residents when they face challenges
getting their pets to a clinic due to disability, transportation issues, or because they have fearful,
aggressive or anxious pets. Maintaining Michigan’s current access to veterinary telemedicine helps
senior pet owners, those who live in underserved and remote areas, as well as those at high risk for
coviD-19.

Please ensure that Michigan’s residents will continue to benefit from the safety and convenience of
veterinary telemedicine by supporting H.B. 5804.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Suzanne Oxley
Sondra Gordon

From: megankopacki=comcast.net@mg.gospringboard.io on behalf of MEGAN KOPACKI
<megankopacki@comcast.net>

Sent: Monday, March 7, 2022 10:09 AM

To: Sondra Gordon

Subject: Please Support H.B. 5804 to Protect Access to Veterinary Telemedicine

To the House Committee on Rules and Competitiveness,

As a Michigan resident concerned about access to veterinary telemedicine, | urge you to vote yes on
House Bill 5804.

This legislation would ensure that Michiganders can receive critical veterinary care at a time when it
is needed most. The veterinary industry is facing a detrimental shortage of professionals in the
workforce, and as we have seen in human medicine, telemedicine can help bridge gaps in care
created by workforce shortages or other barriers.

Veterinary telemedicine is an indispensable tool for Michigan residents when they face challenges
getting their pets to a clinic due to disability, transportation issues, or because they have fearful,
aggressive or anxious pets. Maintaining Michigan’s current access to veterinary telemedicine helps
senior pet owners, those who live in underserved and remote areas, as well as those at high risk for
COVID-19.

Please ensure that Michigan's residents will continue to benefit from the safety and convenience of
veterinary telemedicine by supporting H.B. 5804.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

MEGAN KOPACKI
Sondra Gordon

From: immoosandrea=gmail.com@mg.gospringboard.io on behalf of andrea immoos
<immoosandrea@gmail.com>

Sent: Sunday, March 6, 2022 3:26 PM

To: Sondra Gordon

Subject: Please Support H.B. 5804 to Protect Access to Veterinary Telemedicine

To the House Committee on Rules and Competitiveness,

As a Michigan resident concerned about access to veterinary telemedicine, | urge you to vote yes on
House Bill 5804.

This legislation would ensure that Michiganders can receive critical veterinary care at a time when it
is needed most. The veterinary industry is facing a detrimental shortage of professionals in the
workforce, and as we have seen in human medicine, telemedicine can help bridge gaps in care
created by workforce shortages or other barriers.

Veterinary telemedicine is an indispensable tool for Michigan residents when they face challenges
getting their pets to a clinic due to disability, transportation issues, or because they have fearful,
aggressive or anxious pets. Maintaining Michigan’s current access to veterinary telemedicine helps
senior pet owners, those who live in underserved and remote areas, as well as those at high risk for
cOVID-19.

Please ensure that Michigan’s residents will continue to benefit from the safety and convenience of
veterinary telemedicine by supporting H.B. 5804.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

andrea immoos
Sondra Gordon

From: Igraham=medcerts.com@mg.gospringboard.io on behalf of Lisa Graham

Sent: Sunday, March 6, 2022 3:21 PM

To: Sondra Gordon

Subject: Please Support H.8. 5804 to Protect Access to Veterinary Telemedicine

To the House Committee on Rules and Competitiveness,

As a Michigan resident concerned about access to veterinary telemedicine, | urge you to vote yes on
House Bill 5804.

This legislation would ensure that Michiganders can receive critical veterinary care at a time when it
is needed most. The veterinary industry is facing a detrimental shortage of professionals in the
workforce, and as we have seen in human medicine, telemedicine can help bridge gaps in care
created by workforce shortages or other barriers.

Veterinary telemedicine is an indispensable tool for Michigan residents when they face challenges
getting their pets to a clinic due to disability, transportation issues, or because they have fearful,
ageressive or anxious pets. Maintaining Michigan’s current access to veterinary telemedicine helps
senior pet owners, those who live in underserved and remote areas, as well as those at high risk for

Please ensure that Michigan’s residents will continue to benefit fram the safety and convenience of
veterinary telemedicine by supporting H.B. 5804.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Lisa Graham
Sondra Gordon

From:

Sent:
To:
Subject:

christines.millerS 1=gmail.com@mg.gospringboard.io on behalf of Christine Miller

Sunday, March 6, 2022 3:15 PM

Sondra Gordon

Please Support H.B. 5804 to Protect Access to Veterinary Telemedicine

To the House Committee on Rules and Competitiveness,

As a Michigan resident concerned about access to veterinary telemedicine, | urge you to vote yes on
House Bill 5804.

This legislation would ensure that Michiganders can receive critical veterinary care at a time when it
is needed most. The veterinary industry is facing a detrimental shortage of professionals in the
workforce, and as we have seen in human medicine, telemedicine can help bridge gaps in care
created by workforce shortages or other barriers.

Veterinary telemedicine is an indispensabie tool for Michigan residents when they face challenges
getting their pets to a clinic due to disability, transportation issues, or because they have fearful,
aggressive or anxious pets. Maintaining Michigan’s current access to veterinary telemedicine helps
senior pet owners, those who live in underserved and remote areas, as well as those at high risk for
COVID-19.

Please ensure that Michigan’s residents will continue to benefit from the safety and convenience of
veterinary telemedicine by supporting H.B. 5804.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Christine Miller
Sondra Gordon

From:

Sent:
To:
Subject:

auntmarie1992=gmail.com@mg.gospringboard.io on behalf of Diane Mckelvie
<auntmarie1992@qmail.com>

Sunday, March 6, 2022 3:12 PM

Sondra Gordon

Please Support H.B. 5804 to Protect Access to Veterinary Telemedicine

To the House Committee on Rules and Competitiveness,

As a Michigan resident concerned about access to veterinary telemedicine, | urge you to vote yes on
House Bill 5804.

This legislation would ensure that Michiganders can receive critical veterinary care at a time when it
is needed most. The veterinary industry is facing a detrimental shortage of professionals in the
workforce, and as we have seen in human medicine, telemedicine can help bridge gaps in care
created by workforce shortages or other barriers.

Veterinary telemedicine is an indispensable tool for Michigan residents when they face challenges
getting their pets to a clinic due to disability, transportation issues, or because they have fearful,
aggressive or anxious pets. Maintaining Michigan’s current access to veterinary telemedicine helps
senior pet owners, those who live in underserved and remote areas, as well as those at high risk for
COVID-19.

Please ensure that Michigan’s residents will continue to benefit from the safety and convenience of
veterinary telemedicine by supporting H.B. 5804.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Diane Mckelvie
Sondra Gordon

From: heavenlypain21=gmail.com@mg.gospringboard.io on behalf of Jacqueline Kelly-Collier

Sent: Sunday, March 6, 2022 3:08 PM

To: Sondra Gordon

Subject: Please Support H.B. 5804 to Protect Access to Veterinary Telemedicine

To the House Committee on Rules and Competitiveness,

As a Michigan resident concerned about access to veterinary telemedicine, | urge you to vote yes on
House Bill 5804.

This legislation would ensure that Michiganders can receive critical veterinary care at a time when it
is needed most. The veterinary industry is facing a detrimental shortage of professionals in the
workforce, and as we have seen in human medicine, telemedicine can help bridge gaps in care
created by workforce shortages or other barriers.

Veterinary telemedicine is an indispensable tool for Michigan residents when they face challenges
getting their pets to a clinic due to disability, transportation issues, or because they have fearful,
aggressive or anxious pets. Maintaining Michigan’s current access to veterinary telemedicine helps
senior pet owners, those who live in underserved and remote areas, as well as those at high risk for

Please ensure that Michigan’s residents will continue to benefit from the safety and convenience of
veterinary telemedicine by supporting H.B. 5804.

Thank you for your time and consideration,

Sincerely,

Jacqueline Kelly-Collier
Sondra Gordon

From:

Sent:
To:
Subject:

sarahgcornell=gmail.com@mg-.gospringboard.io on behalf of Sarah Cornell
<sarahgcornell@gmail.com>

Sunday, March 6, 2022 3:07 PM

Sondra Gordon

Please Support H.B. 5804 to Protect Access to Veterinary Telemedicine

To the House Committee on Rules and Competitiveness,

As a Michigan resident concerned about access to veterinary telemedicine, | urge you to vote yes on
House Bill 5804.

This legislation would ensure that Michiganders can receive critical veterinary care at a time when it
is needed most. The veterinary industry is facing a detrimental shortage of professionals in the
workforce, and as we have seen in human medicine, telemedicine can help bridge gaps in care
created by workforce shortages or other barriers.

Veterinary telemedicine is an indispensable tool for Michigan residents when they face challenges
getting their pets to a clinic due to disability, transportation issues, or because they have fearful,
aggressive or anxious pets. Maintaining Michigan’s current access to veterinary telemedicine helps
senior pet owners, those who live in underserved and remote areas, as well as those at high risk for

Please ensure that Michigan’s residents will continue to benefit from the safety and convenience of
veterinary telemedicine by supporting H.B. 5804.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Sarah Cornell
Sondra Gordon

From: dre3729=gmail.com@mg.gospringboard.io on behalf of Charles Mora <dre3729
@gmail.com>

Sent: Sunday, March 6, 2022 3:06 PM

To: Sondra Gordon

Subject: Please Support H.8. 5804 to Protect Access to Veterinary Telemedicine

To the House Committee on Rules and Competitiveness,

As a Michigan resident concerned about access to veterinary telemedicine, | urge you to vote yes on
House Bill 5804.

This legislation would ensure that Michiganders can receive critical veterinary care at a time when it
is needed most. The veterinary industry is facing a detrimental shortage of professionals in the
workforce, and as we have seen in human medicine, telemedicine can help bridge gaps in care
created by workforce shortages or other barriers.

Veterinary telemedicine is an indispensable tool for Michigan residents when they face challenges
getting their pets to a clinic due to disability, transportation issues, or because they have fearful,
ageressive or anxious pets. Maintaining Michigan’s current access to veterinary telemedicine helps
senior pet owners, those who live in underserved and remote areas, as well as those at high risk for
COVID-19.

Please ensure that Michigan’s residents will continue to benefit from the safety and convenience of
veterinary telemedicine by supporting H.B. 5804.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Charles Mora
Sondra Gordon

From: dianakolaski8=gmail.com@mg.gospringbeard.io on behalf of diana kolaski

Sent: Friday, March 4, 2022 9:57 PM

To: Sondra Gordon

Subject: Please Support H.B. 5804 to Protect Access to Veterinary Telemedicine

To the House Committee on Rules and Competitiveness,

As a Michigan resident concerned about access to veterinary telemedicine, | urge you to vote yes on
House Bill 5804.

This legislation would ensure that Michiganders can receive critical veterinary care at a time when it
is needed most. The veterinary industry is facing a detrimental shortage of professionals in the
workforce, and as we have seen in human medicine, telemedicine can help bridge gaps in care
created by workforce shortages or other barriers.

Veterinary telemedicine is an indispensable tool for Michigan residents when they face challenges
getting their pets to a clinic due to disability, transportation issues, or because they have fearful,
aggressive or anxious pets. Maintaining Michigan’s current access to veterinary telemedicine helps
senior pet owners, those who live in underserved and remote areas, as well as those at high risk for

Please ensure that Michigan's residents will continue to benefit from the safety and convenience of
veterinary telemedicine by supporting H.B. 5804.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

diana kolaski
Sondra Gordon

From:

Sent:
To:
Subject:

Iksh3p=gmail.com@mg.gospringboard.io on behalf of Linda Sheppard

Friday, March 4, 2022 1:16 PM

Sondra Gordon

Please Support H.B. 5804 to Protect Access to Veterinary Telemedicine

To the House Committee on Rules and Competitiveness,

As a constituent who resides in your district, 1 urge you to vote yes on House Bill 5804.

This legislation would ensure that Michiganders can access critical veterinary care at a time when it
is needed most. The veterinary industry is facing a detrimental shortage of professionals in the
workforce, and as we have seen in human medicine, telemedicine can help bridge gaps in care
created by workforce shortages or other barriers.

Veterinary telemedicine is an indispensable tool for Michigan residents when they face challenges
getting their pets to a clinic due to disability, transportation issues, or because they have fearful,
aggressive or anxious pets. Maintaining Michigan’s current access to veterinary telemedicine helps
senior pet owners, those who live in underserved and remote areas, as well as those at high risk for

Please ensure that Michigan’s residents will continue to benefit from the safety and convenience of
veterinary telemedicine by supporting H.B. 5804.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Linda Sheppard
Sondra Gordon

From:

Sent:
To:
Subject:

brooknm=umich.edu@mg.gospringboard.io on behalf of Brook Miller
<brooknm@umich.edu>

Friday, March 4, 2022 12:56 PM

Sondra Gordon

Please Support H.B. 5804 to Protect Access to Veterinary Telemedicine

To the House Committee on Rules and Competitiveness,
As a constituent who resides in your district, | urge you to vote yes on House Bill 5804.

This legislation would ensure that Michiganders can access critical veterinary care at a time when it
is needed most. The veterinary industry is facing a detrimental shortage of professionals in the
workforce, and as we have seen in human medicine, telemedicine can help bridge gaps in care
created by workforce shortages or other barriers.

Veterinary telemedicine is an indispensable tool for Michigan residents when they face challenges
getting their pets to a clinic due to disability, transportation issues, or because they have fearful,
aggressive or anxious pets. Maintaining Michigan’s current access to veterinary telemedicine helps
senior pet owners, those who live in underserved and remote areas, as well as those at high risk for
COVID-19.

Please ensure that Michigan's residents will continue to benefit from the safety and convenience of
veterinary telemedicine by supporting H.B. 5804.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Brook Miller
Sondra Gordon

From:

Sent:
To:
Subject:

emilup71=gmail.com@mg.gospringboard.io on behalf of Emily Palmer <emilup?71
@gmail.com>

Friday, March 4, 2022 12:22 PM

Sondra Gordon

Please Support H.B. 5804 to Protect Access to Veterinary Telemedicine

To the House Committee on Rules and Competitiveness,

As a constituent who resides in your district, | urge you to vote yes on House Bill 5804.

This legislation would ensure that Michiganders can access critical veterinary care at a time when it
is needed most. The veterinary industry is facing a detrimental shortage of professionals in the
workforce, and as we have seen in human medicine, telemedicine can help bridge gaps in care
created by workforce shortages or other barriers.

Veterinary telemedicine is an indispensable tool for Michigan residents when they face challenges
getting their pets to a clinic due to disability, transportation issues, or because they have fearful,
aggressive or anxious pets. Maintaining Michigan’s current access to veterinary telemedicine helps
senior pet owners, those who live in underserved and remote areas, as well as those at high risk for

COVID-19.

Please ensure that Michigan’s residents will continue to benefit from the safety and convenience of
veterinary telemedicine by supporting H.B. 5804.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Emily Palmer
Sondra Gordon

From:

Sent:
To:
Subject:

kylie.augustine=gmail.com@mg.gospringboard.io on behalf of KYLIE AUGUSTINE
<kylie.augustine@gmail.com>

Friday, March 4, 2022 9:56 AM

Sondra Gordon

Please Support H.B. 5804 to Protect Access to Veterinary Telemedicine

To the House Committee on Rules and Competitiveness,
As a constituent who resides in your district, | urge you to vote yes on House Bill 5804.

This legislation would ensure that Michiganders can access critical veterinary care at a time when it
is needed most. The veterinary industry is facing a detrimental shortage of professionals in the
workforce, and as we have seen in human medicine, telemedicine can help bridge gaps in care
created by workforce shartages or other barriers.

Veterinary telemedicine is an indispensable tool for Michigan residents when they face challenges
getting their pets to a clinic due to disability, transportation issues, or because they have fearful,

aggressive or anxious pets. Maintaining Michigan’s current access to veterinary telemedicine helps

senior pet owners, those who live in underserved and remote areas, as well as those at high risk for
COVID-19,

Please ensure that Michigan's residents will continue te benefit from the safety and convenience of
veterinary telemedicine by supporting H.B. 5804.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

KYLIE AUGUSTINE


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