圣路易斯县将宠物收养费提高到80美元,住房过度拥挤和费用上涨。 St. Louis County raises pet adoption fees to $80 amid shelter overcrowding and rising costs.

圣路易斯县自10月29日起将宠物领养费从40美元提高到80美元, 尽管自6月以来已有170多头动物, St. Louis County is raising pet adoption fees from $40 to $80 starting October 29, despite an overcrowded shelter with over 170 animals, including dog Amelia, who has been there since June. 县议会批准增加收费以取代Sam Page执行官的否决权,其目的是支付不断增加的人员配置、食品和兽医护理费用。 The fee increase, approved by the County Council over Executive Sam Page’s veto, aims to cover rising costs for staffing, food, and veterinary care. 官员警告这一上升可能会阻止领养,每只动物每天需要20美元的日托费。 Officials warn the rise may deter adoptions, with daily care costing $20 per animal. 公共卫生主任Kanika Cunningham博士敦促社区支持,包括扶助,以减轻对收容所的压力,避免进一步的财政压力。 Public Health Director Dr. Kanika Cunningham urges community support, including fostering, to ease strain and avoid further financial pressure on the shelter.