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New poll reveals shocking lack of awareness of national crisis WASHINGTON, May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Approximately 20 million pets in the U.S. experience poverty with their families and 70% have never seen a veterinarian*. According to a new Harris Poll survey conducted on behalf of the Humane Society of the United States**, only around one in four Americans (28%) are even aware of this national crisis. In fact, 43% of all pet owners have been unable to pay for their pets’ needs at some point due to financial reasons. The poll shows that most Americans (89%) agree that all…