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Richland County approves $2 increase to dog license fee amid shelter cost pressures
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The Richland County Board of Commissioners approved a $2 increase to the county dog license fee for the 2026 season, citing higher shelter costs and increased stray intake.
The Richland County Board of Commissioners on Aug. 21, 2025 approved a $2 increase in the county dog license fee for the 2026 season, raising the fee to $20. The board said the increase is intended to help offset rising costs at the county shelter.
Missy Howton, the county dog warden, told commissioners that shelter expenses have risen sharply: a spay/neuter line rose by about $12,000 this year, and she said the…
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