The higher rates will offset increased expenses for salaries, benefits and operating costs, said Harold Brown, of animal control.
“I feel the increase is justified,” Brown said. He added that the new rates will put Greene in line with what adjoining counties are charging.
Commissioners applauded the work of Brown and his crew, acknowledging how important pets are to many residents.
“Many of these animals are more than just animals to those families,” Brown said.
Howard Poston, county administrator, highlighted Brown and the animal control department’s spay and neuter program, which Brown is beginning to expand. “It’s been something we’ve been trying to get going since Doc Brown was hired,” Poston said.
Now the new owners of adopted pets receive coupons for spay or neuter services that are infrequently used, Brown said.
By beginning its own program, Brown hopes animal control can cut down on the county’s unwanted pet population, Brown said. Much of the county veterinary community supports the move, he said.
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