Sarnia's lack of emergency or after hours veterinary services is under city council's microscope again.
First term councillor Adam Kilner drew attention to citizens who've started petitions highlighting ongoing concerns during Monday's meeting.
"I do think we are at a critical time where we need to start initiating a conversation locally, but also through some of the apparatuses of government around access to more vets," said Kilner.
Marg Allen is one resident vying to have after hours care restored after she lost her dog in December.
Kilner said he wants everyone to know what vets and residents are facing and if there are ways to address the issues with local resources.
"I'm hoping that we can stir up a conversation that's in-person and not simply through news [organizations]. Because, I think, people hold their pets very, very, dear to them."
Sarnia Mayor Mike Bradley told new council members, and reminded those who served last term, that letters were sent to industry officials and provincial representatives, including Sarnia-Lambton MPP Bob Bailey, last June.
Council agreed to re-circulate the letters and follow up.
Councillor George Vandenberg, a member of the Sarnia and District Humane Society board, also volunteered to raise the issue for discussion at their next meeting and report back.
