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ATTACHMENT II <br /> 19 <br /> RESPONSE TO FINDING #4 <br /> D. FINDING #4 - Animal Adoption Costs. <br /> Citizens who adopt animals from the Animal Shelter <br /> must pay a modest fee, but also must pay the costs <br /> of spaying or neutering. Thus, the costs of <br /> adopting an animal can be as much as $75 . 00, which <br /> low-income families and fixed-income senior citizens <br /> may not be able to afford. While ownership <br /> responsibilities for an adopting family or <br /> individual does include ongoing veterinarian care <br /> and other costs for the pet, consideration should be <br /> given to this area of concern. <br /> RECOMMENDATION: The APS Board of Directors or its <br /> Shelter Subcommittee should review the current <br /> funding sources to see if aid can be given to people <br /> who cannot afford the full cost of adopting an <br /> animal. <br /> APS Board of Directors: The APS Outreach Services provides <br /> community assistance for low-income families and fixed income <br /> families. The following program has been expanded to include <br /> pet adoption fees. <br /> Spay/Neuter Outreach Services Fund. Through this <br /> program low-income and fixed-income families may <br /> apply for a reduced cost or free sterilization <br /> certificate for their dog or cat. <br /> The APS Board of Directors has expanded this service <br /> to include partial or full subsidy for adoptions for <br /> low-income and fixed-income families. Those who <br /> apply for such assistance will be screened and must <br /> meet the standard criteria for adoption, i.e. , be <br /> able to provide food, water, veterinary care, <br /> shelter. <br />