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Pet owners have been facing longer wait times when their furry friends are having a medical emergency. That’s because there is a veterinarian shortage in the greater Los Angeles area, paired with increased pet adoptions during the pandemic.

Wendy Burch reports for the KTLA 5 News at 1 on Aug. 19, 2021.