No on Prop 129: Don’t put Colorado animals at risk

Now that Colorado voters have received their ballots, they may pause at Proposition 129 and wonder what it entails and how to vote. As Colorado shelter veterinarians, we stand united in our strong opposition to Proposition 129 and encourage Coloradans to vote ‘no.’

If passed, Prop. 129 will dangerously alter the quality of care your pets and shelter animals receive. Voters want safe, reliable veterinary care for their pets, but this proposition fails to meet that standard, ultimately putting animals at risk.

Proposition 129 proposes creating a new role in veterinary care, known as a Veterinary Professional Associate (VPA). Supporters make it sound like this proposal is a step forward in increasing access to care, but there are serious flaws and risks embedded in this ballot measure that voters need to understand.

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