Friends of Felines opens low-cost vet clinic to help keep cats, owners together

A lack of affordable veterinary care can force difficult decisions on low-income pet owners.

Chelsey Marks has seen people decide whether to spend money on their pet or rent, utilities or groceries. 

“A lot of the time, they’ll choose the pet over themself,” said Marks, executive director of Friends of Felines.

The nonprofit on Tuesday opened the doors for its new clinic offering low-cost vet care for cats and kittens. It’s located next to the…