Moving forward, citizens of Todd County should expect all fees to increase at the Christian County Regional Animal Shelter.
During Tuesday morning’s Christian County Fiscal Court meeting, magistrates approved an enhanced schedule to be implemented — following general recommendations from both the Animal Shelter and Budget committees.
Squire George Barnett offered some context on the decision.
Details on the price changes were revealed by Animal Shelter officials after the meeting:
As of April 9, adult canine adoption fees are $115, puppy adoption fees are $110, feline adoption fees are $75, reclaim fees are $20/day for every day the animal is on-site weekends and holidays included, and microchips at adoption events will be $15. All of these prices include taxes.
Furthermore, all puppies and kittens at two pounds or eight weeks old will now stay for spay or neuter.
In 2008, it was $49 to adopt a dog, and $44 to adopt a cat — with those fees going toward spaying, neutering, licenses, and vaccinations.
Christian County Judge-Executive Jerry Gilliam called it a “band-aid for a severe hemorrhage,” and that the service has to be maintained for the community.
Squire Russ Guffey urged pet owners to continue spaying and neutering their pets.
The Christian County Regional Animal Shelter is located at 2935 Russellville Road in Hopkinsville.
